Good News for
Clean WaterThe Kentucky Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Appalachian Voices, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Kentucky Riverkeeper and others, upholding a judge’s decision to allow us to intervene in a settlement between two coal companies and state regulators. A strong editorial from the Lexington Herald-Leader rebuked Kentucky regulators for failing to protect the state’s water.
[ Read our blog for water specialist Eric Chance's take on the news! ]
Polluting Our Democracy
In the latest issue of The Appalachian Voice we investigate the idea that this is the most polluter-friendly Congress in history, look at Appalachia's economic outlook, and celebrate the fox squirrel's comeback.
Keep Coal Ash Out of the Transportation Bill!
For those living with the threat of polluted water and air, the status quo isn't good enough. Read more here.
[ Tell your senators to kick the coal ash amendment out of the Transportation bill! ]
From the Press Room
- Coalition Acts to Protect Virginia Rivers and Streams from Mining Pollution
- Community Groups File Lawsuit for Federal Coal Ash Protections
- TN Legislators Miss Another Opportunity to Protect State’s Mountains
- Tennessee Senate Dodges Historic Vote on Mountaintop Removal
- Historic Vote Today on Mountaintop Removal in Tennessee Legislature Has National Significance
The Front Porch Blog
- Religious Leaders Stand Up for the Environment
- Breaking News: Activists block coal transport in Kayford, West Virginia
- Coal Use Declines in First Quarter
- Apple promises to convert to renewable energy after Greenpeace's pestering
- Reflecting on Gainesville Loves Mountains
- Snake Handlers, Strippers and the KKK: CNN's Portrait of "Everyday Life in Appalachia"