Written by Brian Sewell

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Brian Sewell

Brian is an environmental news junkie concerned with our lagging energy policy and revealing the true cost of coal on our health, the environment and the climate. He is Appalachian Voices' Director of Strategic Advancement.

A Pressing Matter: Facing the Utility Death Spiral

The most recent issue of The Appalachian Voice…

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Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth Joins Influential Energy and Commerce Committee

Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth joined the powerful House…

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Mountaintop Removal in a Nutshell: Tremendous Environmental Capital Spent for Modest Energy Gains

We talk a lot about the external costs…

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How Far Can Touting “Sustainable Coal” Get You?

A few weeks ago, we heard of a…

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Enjoy Community and Culinary Creativity in Support of Appalachian Voices

A connection to community and the celebration of…

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Energy Efficiency’s Role in Growing Rural Economies

Over the summer we watched closely and shared…

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Reform in the Wrong Direction – McCrory Signs HB 74 Into Law

Want to make a lot of people unhappy…

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Tenn. Tuesday – Compromise is Not a Condition

We’ll kick off this Tennessee Tuesday post with…

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North Carolina Sues Duke Energy Over Coal Ash Pollution, Again

In recent months, but only after prolonged pressure…

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Tenn. Tuesday – A Bright Day, Welcoming The Newest Tennessean

Appalachian Voices’ resident Tennessean, and a proud one…

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