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January 23, 2021

 

A Way Forward for Appalachia

Pictured above: Rep. Raul Grijalva (l) is a strong supporter of just transition efforts. Rep. Deb Haaland is nominated for Secretary of the Interior and would be the first Native American in the role.

 

As the Biden administration settles in at the White House, our legislative director Thom Kay outlines a list of action items the federal government should prioritize for our region — suspending utility shutoffs during the pandemic, strengthening oversight of the fossil fuel industry, and moving swiftly to support just economic transition in coal-impacted communities.

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Save our public lands from MVP!

Bringing Progress to the Virginia Legislature

We’re working on multiple bills in the 2021 General Assembly on environmental justice, solar energy, pipelines and electricity ratepayer protections. Take action now!

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Pass the RECLAIM Act

Fight Like Hell for the Living

Twelve years after the Kingston, Tennessee coal ash spill, hundreds of cleanup workers are sick and as many as 53 have died from their exposure to the toxic ash.

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2021 Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition report

Restoration and Renewal in Coal Country

A new report by the Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition highlights innovative projects on or near abandoned mine lands that are spurring economic development in communities scarred by the coal industry..

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TN community internet

Building community internet

The Southern Connected Communities Project is building internet from the ground up in Tennessee’s Clearfork Valley.

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electric meter on house

What Are your Utility Rights During the Pandemic?

We put together a resource guide for residents in North Carolina who are in danger of having vital water and electric services disconnected during the pandemic.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

  • Gold Mining Threat: Exploration is underway in central Virginia for a major expansion of this highly toxic mining industry
  • Preserving Pine Mountain: A new acquisition expands the protected Kentucky wildlife corridor to 68,500 acres.
  • New Face of SWVA Solar: Wise County native Matthew McFadden has been tasked to help expand solar energy in the coalfield region
 
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CALENDAR

Environmental and Economic Injustice Hearing

Jan. 29: Hear how Duke Energy pollutes and punishes low-income customers and communities of color.

 

Kentucky Legislative Overview

Jan. 29: Review state clean energy and climate change legislation and learn how to become engaged in the process with the Kentucky Conservation Committee.

New Green Economy Compass Conference

Feb. 6-12: Join organizations throughout the Tennessee Valley to discuss green economic development.

 

Organic Growers School Spring Conference

March 13-21: The 23rd annual conference will offer virtual workshops on organic growing and sustainable living.

 

 

Virginia Solar Summit

March 16-18: Appalachian Voices hosts a virtual event focusing on ground-up solar development in the Commonwealth.

 

Tennessee Tree Day

March 20: Join Tennesseeans across the state in planting native trees in your area! Reserve your trees before March 7.

 

 

 

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