Monthly Archives: January 2013

Coal Ash: Now a Part of a Balanced Breakfast

By Hallie Carde Red, White and Water intern, Spring 2013 This just in: in addition to fruits and veggies, our nation’s children should be getting their daily dose of coal ash. Or at least that’s what statements at a public

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Renewing the Push for Renewable Energy in Virginia

Each year, as Virginia’s General Assembly convenes, lawmakers are confronted with hundreds of proposals running the gamut from education to energy. Many involve complicated issues, and many are distorted by corporate interests and political posturing. This year the legislature is

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Obama’s Words to Remember

President Obama’s Inaugural address was full of promise for those of us working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions responsible for global climate change and put an end to mountaintop removal coal mining. The president has long been a proponent of

New Report Explores the Frontiers of Energy Efficiency

After combing through the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s far-reaching report, Frontiers of Energy Efficiency: Next Generation Programs Reach for High Energy Savings, it would be hard not to have high hopes for a more efficient future. Surveying 22

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Governor Haslam’s Moment

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has come a long way since his election in 2010. This year, he could become the first governor in the nation to lead his state away from mountaintop removal. The Man: Governor Haslam was born and

The New Faces and Issues of North Carolina

THE NEW FACES For the first time since 1870, the Republican party controls both the executive and legislative branches in North Carolina government. With the General Assembly sporting veto-proof majorities in both its chambers, and Pat McCrory’s election making him

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New NC DENR Boss Isn’t Sure About Global Warming

By Tabitha Lundsford Red, White and Water intern, Spring 2013 Watch as John Skvarla, North Carolina’s new head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, sidesteps a question about climate change (near the end of the video) and supports

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Is Environmental News Fit to Print?

Spotting quality environmental journalism amidst the national media’s 24/7 tornado of he-said-she-said breaking news may have just gotten more difficult. The New York Times has announced it will close its nine-member environment desk over the next few weeks and assign

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They’re Back

The 113th Congress officially began last Thursday, January 3. A group of 67 freshman Representatives (29 Republican, 38 Democratic) were sworn-in that morning. A few hours later, Appalachian Voices staffers were in their offices telling them about mountaintop removal mining

More Southeastern Coal Units Scheduled to Retire

Georgia Power, the largest subsidiary of Atlanta, Ga.-based Southern Co., announced it is seeking to retire 15 coal- and oil-fired units at four plants across the state. The utility cited several contributing factors, including current and future economic conditions, low

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