Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 | Posted by Amanda Killen | 1 Comment
We recently co-hosted a gathering with residents of North Tazewell, Virginia, to discuss options for revitalizing a once-thriving center of commerce in their town, the East Riverside Drive area. Residents and local advocates shared illuminating ideas! [
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 | Posted by Austin Counts | No Comments
Learn about several exciting updates on the bright future for Southwest Virginia’s growing solar energy industry, broken down into four categories: 1) residential solar, 2) commercial solar, 3) utility solar and 4) shared solar! [
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments
A group of top White House cabinet members and policy advisors is tasked with helping coal communities revitalize their economies. Learn more about the process and how to get involved. [
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Friday, July 2nd, 2021 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments
The Knoxville Water and Energy for All campaign is made up of community and faith groups with a mission to bring solutions to the root problems of unaffordable bills and disconnections in Knoxville. [
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 | Posted by Erin Savage | No Comments
Appalachian Voices teamed up with Google Earth on a video to show how the search engine's satellite imagery helps us protect the environment. [
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Monday, November 9th, 2020 | Posted by Tom Cormons | No Comments
Securing progress for our region depends on our ability to remain committed to our shared values and to stand united as we advocate for a healthier, stronger, and more just future for Appalachia. [
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020 | Posted by Guest Contributor | No Comments
Coal miners were promised health care benefits if they contract black lung, a deadly disease. Congress owes it to them to ensure those benefits are funded. [
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Saturday, August 8th, 2020 | Posted by Thom Kay | No Comments
For communities that depended on coal, the pandemic is exacerbating an already-urgent set of interlocking problems. Two regional coalitions have released plans to chart a brighter future for communities hit hardest by the changing coal economy.
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments
Advocates for mine cleanup and economic development in Appalachia are calling on the U.S. Senate to pass the RECLAIM Act and AML Reauthorization after the two bills passed the U.S. House in early July. [
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Friday, September 6th, 2019 | Posted by Erin Savage | No Comments
An accurate inventory of abandoned coal mine lands is imperative for understanding the scope of the problem, where funding needs to be directed, and how much funding is necessary. [
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Monday, July 22nd, 2019 | Posted by Tyler Hughes | No Comments
Over 100 miners from across the Appalachian region are traveling to Washington D.C. this week to lobby lawmakers on a number of issues related to black lung disease, a fatal respiratory condition caused by continuous exposure to harmful dust and rock particles in and around coal mines. [
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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Meet Laura Miller, Jacob Hannah and Darrell Coker -- three Appalachians who traveled to D.C. this week to stand up for their communities and advocate for passage of the RECLAIM Act. [
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