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Latest Releases From Appalachian Voices

Trump-Vance admin’s proposed silica dust rule decimates black lung protections for coal miners

Davidson County approves zoning for large liquefied natural gas facility along Yadkin River over unanimous community opposition

Opponents urge attendance at public hearing about massive methane gas buildout on the Yadkin River

Protect farmer energy independence: 20 organizations sign a letter denouncing a proposed rule targeting rural energy assistance

Conservationists sue Aurevo Resources for numerous mining violations in the Cherry River watershed

Grant program pilot improves community buildings in Southwest Virginia

Roanoke and Botetourt residents to March for a Moratorium on new Virginia data centers

Permitting reform deal makes unacceptable cuts to public participation and water protections

Governor Spanberger Releases Virginia Energy Plan

Coal miners travel to D.C. to advocate for black lung protections and benefits

Coal miners head to the Hill, calling for black lung protections and disability benefit improvements 

Groups sue TVA over Clean Air Act violations at Kingston site

Gov. Spanberger announces comprehensive Data Center Accountability platform

Southwest Virginia community solar discussion happening on Oct. 1

TVA sued for violating federal Clean Air Act at its Cumberland Fossil Plant