Bills introduced to RECLAIM decades-old abandoned mines
Thousands of abandoned mine sites need to be cleaned up in Appalachia and across the country, work that can create some 13,000 jobs. Bills introduced by Rep. Cartwright to continue funding and accelerate the cleanup would also bring more than $1 billion to communities hard-hit by coal’s decline.
The New Economy Network of Southwest Virginia is the latest in the region’s strong history of grassroots organizing to bring positive change to the region.
We fought hard this year for communities and the environment and won several key victories. Thanks for all your emails and calls to your elected officials!
More than 1 million North Carolina families are at risk of utility shutoffs. Tell officials to reinstate the moratorium on disconnections and to extend eviction protections now.
Communities call out Duke Energy's harmful impacts
People from states served by Duke recently testified before the newly formed, independent People's Commission that the utility's record on coal ash, electric rates and other issues is harming communities.
READY FOR THE WILD Rescue rehabilitates and releases young bears
Chickadee is one of the more than 300 black bears that Appalachian Bear Rescue has saved over the last 25 years. The facility offers a nursery, two recovery centers and four half-acre natural outdoor enclosures for the intrepid ursines to explore.
March 20: Three writers discuss environmental crises tied to systemic class, racial and geographic prejudices. Appalachian Voices is a partner in this event.
April 6: The EPA Office of Environmental Justice hosts this educational event on redlining and environmental racism.
Community Conversations for ARC’s Strategic Plan April 12-22: The Appalachian Regional Commission will host five virtual sessions to gather input on what types of projects the federal agency should pursue.
We’re one year into a global pandemic and people across the region are still at risk of evictions and utility shutoffs. No one should have to choose between paying their bills or putting food on the table, especially during a health crisis.
Help us advocate for Appalachian families and protect utility customers.
