It’s no secret: oil and gas pipelines have captured the nation’s attention, not to mention the new administration’s. But new research is refuting the industry’s pro-pipeline arguments and even a former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is calling for greater scrutiny of proposed natural gas infrastructure projects.
“One of the resources we are most blessed with here in Appalachia is fresh drinking water of the highest quality,” writes Mackay Pierce in defense of the Stream Protection Rule, which was recently thrown out by Congress and President Trump. “We should be taking every possible measure that we can to protect it.”
Appalachian Voices is delighted to welcome these passionate, dedicated, smart individuals to our staff. Matt, Terran and Lydia are all in our Norton office, in Southwest Virginia, and Mayzie is located in our Boone, N.C. office. Matt Hepler — Central…
As expected, the Senate has confirmed former Oklahoma attorney general and walking conflict of interest Scott Pruitt to be the next administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If President Trump still plans to cripple the EPA, as he repeatedly promised during his campaign, the man to lead that effort begins work on Monday.
Contact: Erin Savage, Central Appalachian Program Manager, 206-769-8286, erin [at] appvoices.org Thom Kay, Senior Legislative Representative, 864-580-1843, thom [at] appvoices.org President Trump is scheduled to sign a resolution today repealing the Stream Protection Rule. The loss of the rule has…
For all my life, the coal economy has ruled this region and its people,” writes Ron Short of Danville, Va., in a letter supporting the Stream Protection Rule. “Now we are facing the demise of the coal industry, and we must save the valuable natural resources that we have left if we are ever to develop cultural tourism and eco-tourism as important parts of a new economy that works for everyone.”
The two weeks of Trump’s presidency saw executive orders and actions in Congress.
Tennessee residents with inefficient housing and high energy bills could benefit from programs that make home weatherization improvements more accessible.
Appalachian farmers and gardeners are using season extension techniques such as high tunnels to expand growing opportunities.
More than 150 million tons of coal ash are stored in impoundment ponds across North Carolina. Recycling the ash for use in concrete may provide a way to remove this toxic material from neighborhoods.
