Coal mine reclamation crisis
As more coal companies declare bankruptcy and shirk their cleanup responsibilities, our new report finds more than 633,000 acres in the East need reclamation at a price tag up to $9.8 billion. We offer recommendations for regulatory fixes.
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The greenwashing of MVP
The developers of the climate catastrophe that is the Mountain Valley Pipeline proudly announced a deal to offset the project's carbon emissions. Don't be fooled.
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New video calls for abandoned mine cleanup
A powerful new video tells the story of the abandoned mine lands crisis across the country and how Congress can fix it. WATCH & call 888-464-1997 to leave a message with your representative!
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A tale of Gray's lily
Follow writer Natalie Foreman on her journey through a nature preserve with a botanist who has "fallen hard" for the extremely rare but showy Gray's lily, known to exist only in three Appalachian states. Photo courtesy of Ben Brewer.
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Knoxville folks launch new advocacy campaign
Communities of color here are 200% more likely to be cut off from their utility service due to inability to pay their bills than White communities. The newly formed Knoxville Water and Electric for All campaign aims to change that.
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Coal miners talk black lung
Join us for a new webinar, "Black Lung: People, Power and Policy," to hear from miners and health care providers, and learn what you can do to support their fighting for benefits. August 11 at 6pm. Photo courtesy of Earl Dotter.
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Help us protect our mountains and keep our waterways clean. Donate today to support our efforts to defeat the Mountain Valley Pipeline and MVP Southgate once and for all.
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Keep The Light On Town Hall
July 27, 6 p.m.: Hear the latest from NC energy justice advocates. Tune in to the live feed on Advance Carolina’s Facebook page.
The People’s TVA Hearing
Aug. 4, 6-8 p.m.: TVA has stopped providing public comment opportunities, so the Tennessee Valley Energy Democracy Movement is holding its own public hearing!
Summer in the Park
Aug. 3-8: Experience a variety of outdoor activities at the Warrior Path State Park in Kingsport, Tenn., including hiking, tree identification, birding and wildlife tracking.
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