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April 29, 2020

Stopping Electricty shutoffs video link

Stopping electricity shutoffs during Covid-19

Power companies have been shutting service off to lower-income households unable to pay their bills due to the pandemic. We’re pushing back.

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Pipeline law protects consumers

A new law in Virginia prevents electric companies from gouging customers for the cost of unnecessary pipelines.

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Companies play hot potato with unreclaimed mines

The fallout from the Blackjewel bankruptcy continues as various entities try to avoid becoming responsible for cleaning up 22 of the company’s former mines in Virginia. 

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Southwest Virginia Solar Fair

How new energy laws impact Virginia coalfields

Historic legislation on energy and climate opens Southwest Virginia for significant potential solar development, but also lacks concrete support for communities impacted by the clean energy transition.

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High stakes for Appalachia in the 2020 Census

The region is at risk of a Census undercount that could lead to the loss of billions of dollars in federal funding. 

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In Case You Missed It

  • Cleaning Up the Mess: “Environmentalist” Tom Clarke abandons mines in West Virginia
  • Black Lung and Covid-19: Coal miners call on Congress for support
  • More Reclamation Fail: Satellite imagery we analyzed revealed the extent of remaining reclamation needed on Justice family mines
  • The Lure of Trout: Exploring the conservation and sport behind trout fishing
  • Take Action: Tell Congress to protect benefits for people with black lung disease! Call (855) 980-2358 to hear a script and be connected with your representative.
 

CALENDAR

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many events across the region have been canceled. Please check with local or regional events before making plans.

 

Ijams E-Learning

Kid-friendly outdoor activities that can be done in your own backyard.

 

Solar for Kids!

April 29, 3-4 p.m.: A Facebook Live demonstration for kids about solar energy and solar-powered crafts to create.

 

 

Mt. Rogers Naturalist Rally: Backyard Edition

May 1-10: Explore and share the flora and fauna you find and enter to win raffle prizes.

 

Is Solar for You? 

May 6, 3-4 p.m.: A Facebook Live workshop on how to check if your location could support a solar array.

 

WV Water Rule Virtual Hearing

May 19: Tell the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection not to weaken water standards! Comments may also be submitted online or through mail. 

 

 

Duke Energy Rate Increase 

Although the Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Carolina rate hearings have been postponed, you can still tell regulators no more rate hikes for dirty energy! Read more about these rate hikes in The Appalachian Voice. 

 

Looking for something to do? Read about new places to explore once the pandemic passes.

 

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