Mountain Valley Pipeline gets green light
Despite ongoing community concerns about safety, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission allowed Mountain Valley Pipeline to begin operations.
“Community members and environmental watchdogs have pointed out the flaws in this project for years, and these fundamental problems with the pipeline remain. By allowing MVP to advance despite all these serious hazards, the system meant to protect our communities, land and water has failed.”
— Virginia Field Coordinator Jessica Sims
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WATCH: West Virginia church goes solar
The Appalachian Solar Finance Fund worked with Lifeline Church of God to fund a solar installation that will save $65,000 each year in electricity costs.
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Stop the Ridgeline Pipeline in Tennessee!
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Army Corps of Engineers are accepting comments on their environmental review of the proposed 122-mile Ridgeline Pipeline that would cross eight rural Tennessee counties and threaten clean air and water.
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Big Stone Gap Juneteenth:
June 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: Celebrate Juneteenth with free food, music, children’s inflatables and more! Italy Bottom Park, Big Stone Gap, Va.
Juneteenth Community Celebration: A celebration of Culture June 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.:
Join the McMinn Chapter of the NAACP in Athens for a free event with live music, food and dancers. Athens, Tenn.
Lost River Pride Festival June 22, 12-4 p.m.: Visit local vendors and artisans, eat delicious food, and enjoy live music and performances. Lost River, W.Va.
In-person public meetings for Transco pipeline in N.C., Va.
June 24 and 25: In-person meetings for the public to give input about the environmental impact statement for this proposed project. Lexington, N.C., Chatham, Va.
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Rally to oppose the Chesterfield Gas Plant
June 26, 6-6:30 p.m.: Oppose Dominion Energy’s plans for a new, polluting fossil fuel plant. Takes place prior to the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting. Chesterfield, Va.
Pound BAD Buildings prioritization meeting
July 10, 6-7:30 p.m.: Pound community members have compiled an inventory of dilapidated buildings. This meeting will help prioritize the buildings that should be addressed first. Pound, Va.
InDistrict Lobbying Program Webinar July 10, 6-7 p.m.: Join the Kentucky chapter of the Sierra Club to learn more about legislation and policy practices, and how you can be a grassroots organizer.
Pennington Gap SOLVE IT Prize Webinar
July 11, noon: Help Pennington Gap, Va., figure out the best way to expand renewable energy using an $80,000 federal grant.
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Doc & Rosa Lee Watson Musicfest
July 19-20: Great lineup of music, along with food and crafts. Look for the Appalachian Voices table! Sugar Grove, N.C.
Firefly Gathering
July 16-21: Attend the largest earthskills gathering in the country, with skilled instructors, artists, musicians, speakers and more. Green Mountain, N.C.
Floydfest 2024
July 24-28: Enjoy a great lineup of music, food, beverages and a variety of vendors and informational booths — including the Appalachian Voices table! Check, Va.
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