Written by Cat McCue
Cat McCue
Although not native to the region, Cat feels deeply connected to the mountains, rivers, backroads and small towns of Appalachia she has come to know over the years. She is Appalachian Voices' Senior Communications and Public Engagement Strategist.
Statewide citizens group slams North Carolina’s coal ash pond rankings
Contact: Statewide and Eastern North Carolina: Bobby Jones…
Powering Up: Diversifying central Appalachia’s economy
From The Appalachian Voice: As coal production continues to decline, many citizens and groups in central Appalachia are working hard to find new avenues for economic diversification.
Groups in two states challenge Mountain Valley Pipeline
Contact: Ben Luckett, Appalachian Mountain Advocates, 304-645-0125, bluckett@appalmad.org…
Takin’ 5 with Tony Flaccavento
Tony Flaccavento has been a leading voice for sustainable economic development in southwest Virginia for more than two decades. An organic farmer, small businessman and author, Tony has been making a series of short videos exploring the positive forces of localized, sustainable economies.
Appalachians Look to Branch Out from Coal-Based Economy
Contact: Adam Wells, Appalachian Voices, (276) 679-1691, adam@appvoices.org…
Settlement in Virginia Coal Pollution Case to Result in Cleaner Water
Contact: Ricky Junquera, Sierra Club, 202-625-2392, ricky.junquera@sierraclub.org Erin…
30 Groups Demand Single FERC Study of Fracked-Gas Pipelines
Contacts: Joe Lovett, Appalachian Mountain Advocates, 304-645-9006, jlovett@appalmad.org…
Environmental Groups Plan Legal Challenge of Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Contact: Ben Luckett, Appalachian Mountain Advocates, 304-645-125, bluckett@appalamad.org…
Citizens See Opportunities for Southwest Virginia’s New Economy
Contact: Adam Wells, Appalachian Voices, 276-679-1691, adam@appvoices.org Wise,…
NC Residents Impacted by Coal Ash Launch Alliance
CONTACT: Sarah Kellogg, Appalachian Voices, (919) 616-0830, sarah@appvoices.org…
