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September 23, 2020
Duke Energy bill mockup

Duke Energy’s sham plan for net-zero carbon

While other utilities are moving to achieve 100% clean energy in 30 years, Duke Energy’s recent climate report falls far short in ending fossil-fuel reliance and addressing the climate crisis.
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TVA headquarters photo by Brian Stansberry

Securing Southwest Virginia's future through a new solar partnership

A unique partnership between local leaders and solar company Secure Futures will yield new jobs and 10 megawatts of solar in Virginia's coalfields.
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Pass the RECLAIM Act

Public says "NO" to Mountain Valley Pipeline

More than 43,000 people called on federal regulators to reject the Mountain Valley Pipeline's request for two more years to complete the half-built project.
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Unfair solar restrictions

Pushing back on unfair solar restrictions

Appalachian Power Company is blocking schools and municipal governments from installing solar. But local officials have an opportunity to strike a better deal.
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Can we brag for a minute?

For her work to bring solar energy to the coal regions of Southwest Virginia, our rockstar colleague Chelsea Barnes has been named one of Energy News Network's "40 under 40!"
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Duke Energy bill mockup

Close encounters with Appalachia's freshwater life

Snorkeling Appalachia's waterways puts adventurers face-to-face with a diverse, colorful array of fish. Hear about these freshwater wonders from avid snorkeler Casper Cox.
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In Case You Missed It

  • Black in Appalachia Podcast: A look at the historical and contemporary stories of Black families and how they have shaped and been shaped by the region.
  • Passing the Torch: An Ohio program aims to connect older farmers who have no successors with young farmers looking for land.
  • COVID and Coal: The first half of 2020 shows an even steeper decline in an industry that's been heading downhill for nearly two decades.
  • Spotlight on Dan Firth: This dynamic Appalachian Voices member monitors coal mine data and helps maintain the Appalachian Trail.
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CALENDAR

 

Community Forum Series: Accessing the Land in SWVA

Sept. 23: Scott County

Oct. 7: Russell County

Oct. 14: Tazewell County

Oct. 28: Buchanan County

Join us for a group discussion on how to make land ownership and property taxation more equitable in Southwest Virginia. Each of the seven sessions will focus on a different county.

 

National Solar Tour

Sept. 28-Oct. 4: Solar owners and supporters across the country can connect during this virtual event.

 

 

Webinar: Going Solar in SWVA

Sept. 30: Building owners will learn information on how to go solar.

 

National Storytelling Festival

Oct. 1-3: The International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tenn., hosts this virtual event.

 

Voter Registration Deadline for KY & TN:

Oct. 5 (KY residents note 4 p.m. cutoff)

 

National Solar Congress

Oct. 5-31: Solar United Neighbors will host virtual sessions on how to go solar, advocate for pro-solar policies and more.

Voter Registration Deadline for NC*:

Oct. 9, 5 p.m.

*unless you vote early in-person between Oct. 15-31 and do same-day voter registration.

 

"Rappahannock" Virtual Film Screening and Discussion

Oct. 12-15: View this free documentary about the Rappahannock River, and join a virtual discussion on Oct. 15.

 

Voter Registration Deadline for VA & WV:

Oct. 13

 

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