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.
Community Impacts of Controversial Coalfields Expressway Project in Va. to Receive Thorough Review
Agency letters Federal Highway Administration, May 22, 2014…
Virginians applaud new federal carbon pollution protections
Representatives of Virginia business, national security, health and agricultural sectors joined environmental advocates this week in praising the newly announced carbon pollution limits for existing power plants as necessary public health and security safeguards, and a beneficial economic driver.
Appalachian region will benefit from Obama, EPA plan to cut carbon pollution
Contact: Cat McCue, Communications Director, 434-293-6373, cat@appvoices.org Charlottesville,…
Boxer vows to block Clean Water Act veto legislation
Manuel Quiñones, E&E reporter Published: Wednesday, May 7,…
What’s green, gold, and good for everyone?
Last week, the folks at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) put out another of their scintillating reports, this one showing how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency can apply energy efficiency as a key way to reduce global warming pollution — with no net cost to the U.S. economy.
Concerned neighbors of N.C. coal plant speak out
Contact: Kara Dodson, Field Coordinator, 828-262-1500, kara@appvoices.org Cat…
McAuliffe can pave the way for a cleaner future for Virginia
In almost every campaign speech, Terry McAuliffe told the story of how he started a driveway-paving business in his neighborhood when he was 14 to earn money to help pay for his college education. Now Virginia’s 47th governor, McAuliffe should apply these values to his gubernatorial agenda and there’s no better place to start than by investing in a strong clean energy sector for the commonwealth.
Patriot Co. slurry spill in W.Va. violated water discharge permit
Contact: Erin Savage, Water Quality Specialist, Appalachian Voices,…
Tenn. committee nixes bill for state “primacy” over regulating surface coal mining
Contact: Ann League, Tennessee campaign coordinator, 865-617-2451 (cell)…
EPA takes right action on Alpha mining violations, must do more to prevent future pollution
Contact: Tom Cormons, executive director, 434-293-6373, tom@appvoices.org Cat…
