The Front Porch Blog, with Updates from AppalachiaThe Front Porch Blog, with Updates from Appalachia

Remembering David Hairston

Thursday, July 27th, 2023 | Posted by The Appalachian Voice | 6 Comments

It is with great sorrow that we reflect on the life of David Hairston, a profoundly inspirational community leader, a deeply respected member of the Appalachian Voices Board of Directors, and a treasured friend to many. [ Read More ]


Communities call out Duke Energy’s harmful impacts

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments

People from states served by Duke Energy recently testified before the newly formed, independent People's Commission that the utility's record on coal ash, electric rates and other issues is harming communities. [ Read More ]


Fight like hell for the living: Honoring Kingston coal ash workers

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments

Twelve years after the Kingston coal ash spill, hundreds of cleanup workers are sick with lung diseases, blood and brain cancers and other ailments, and families report that as many as 53 workers have died from their exposure to the toxic Kingston coal ash. [ Read More ]


Beginning of the end of N.C.’s coal ash crisis

Friday, January 24th, 2020 | Posted by Cat McCue | No Comments

North Carolinians have won a major victory with the announcement that Duke Energy would remove coal ash from its remaining sites. Appalachian Voices is proud to have worked side-by-side with the people who fought so hard, for so long to defend their communities. [ Read More ]


As Duke Energy contests cleanup, new evidence points to coal ash risks

Monday, June 17th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments

As Duke Energy appeals the state of North Carolina’s coal ash cleanup order, new information points to the severity of the problem and why coal ash excavation is needed. [ Read More ]


Coal ash cleanup decision a huge victory for North Carolina!

Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 | Posted by Ridge Graham | No Comments

On April 1, North Carolina announced its decision to require Duke Energy to fully excavate the six remaining coal ash sites across the state — a big victory in the year's long fight against the energy utility's negligence. [ Read More ]


Five years after Dan River: Coal ash in N.C.

Monday, February 11th, 2019 | Posted by Ridge Graham | No Comments

The Dan River coal ash spill sparked a flurry of coal ash cleanup legislation, public hearings, community meetings and more across North Carolina. But where does coal ash stand in the state now? [ Read More ]


Al Gore, Rev. Barber tour coal-impacted communities in N.C.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 | Posted by Ridge Graham | 1 Comment

The former vice president joined with the Poor People's Campaign and others on a two-day tour to highlight the link between environmental injustice and poverty. [ Read More ]


Empowering citizens at the Water Justice Summit

Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 | Posted by Lara Mack | 2 Comments

The recent Water Justice Summit in Blacksburg, Va., brought together citizens from Central Appalachia whose water is imperiled by coal mining, fracked gas pipelines and other industrial threats to strategize, learn skills and build affinity. [ Read More ]


Federal and N.C. coal ash rules under attack

Friday, May 18th, 2018 | Posted by Ridge Graham | 6 Comments

As the state reviews changes to coal ash policy, EPA head Scott Pruitt is looking to help utilities' bottom line by dramatically weakening federal safeguards on the toxic substance. [ Read More ]


Small Alabama town struggles for environmental justice

Friday, March 30th, 2018 | Posted by Amy Adams | No Comments

Our friends down in Alabama, the Black Belt Citizens for Health and Justice, have hit a setback in their fight for environmental justice and could use support. [ Read More ]


N.C. regulators shift coal ash cleanup costs to ratepayers

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | 1 Comment

The North Carolina Utilities Commission signed off on a rate hike proposed by Duke Energy, effectively shifting the cost burden of cleaning up coal ash onto many families who are already struggling to stay afloat. [ Read More ]



 

 


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