March 18, 2023

Tell Congress: Stop the polluter giveaway! 

Congress is considering a bill aimed at weakening environmental laws in an effort to expedite the construction of new methane gas pipelines and other energy infrastructure.

Remembering Harvard Ayers

Harvard Ayers was the founder of Appalachian Voices and a leading voice for many environmental causes.

What’s the latest on Mountain Valley Pipeline?

Find out where Mountain Valley Pipeline stands and how you can help stop this dangerous project!

Benefits for miners with black lung falling behind

We released a report with Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center showing that federal benefits paid to miners with black lung are now valued at 40% less than when the program was created.

No new pipeline in Middle Tennessee!

Tell the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that Middle Tennessee does not need a new gas pipeline that would destroy private property, streams, wetlands and prime farmland, and increase methane emissions!

Northern long-eared bats added to Endangered Species List

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently classified northern long-eared bats as endangered. The move could help save the species, whose population has been ravaged by a deadly fungal disease.  

• Now hiring: We’re looking for an executive assistant based in Charlottesville, Va., to work with our leadership team and board of directors!
• A closer look at black lung benefits: Appalachian senators asked the government to study whether current benefits are sufficient for miners with black lung disease. 
• Are we really recycling? If you’re ready to read the answer, check out Matt Dhillon’s article in The Appalachian Voice. 
• Landfill remediation raises new concerns: Community advocates are pushing for protective measures as work to remediate the troubled Bristol landfill begins. 
• Biden budget includes coalfield investments: We’re urging Congress to pass Biden’s proposed funding increases for mine inspectors and mine cleanup. 
• Nuclear company wants to refine uranium in Erwin, Tennessee: Local activists raise environmental and safety concerns

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