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April 29, 2020
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 19: Tell the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection not to weaken water standards! Comments may also be submitted online or through mail.
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.
