Written by Cat McCue

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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.

One million N.C. households at risk of losing electricity and water during pandemic

CONTACT: Rory McIlmoil, Sr. Energy Analyst, Appalachian Voices,…

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Groups challenge TVA’s plan to lock local power companies into perpetual contracts

Contacts: Scott Smallwood | SELC | ssmallwood@selcga.org |…

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NC regulators deny environmental permit for fracked-gas Southgate pipeline

CONTACT: Ridge Graham, Appalachian Voices, (828) 994-7444, ridge@appvoices.org…

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Coalition makes catalytic investment in Appalachian coal mine reuse projects

CONTACT: Chelsea Barnes, New Economy Program Manager chelsea@appvoices.org…

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Duke Energy's W.S. Lee Natural Gas Power Plant

Legal action challenges Duke Energy’s buildout of unapproved gas-fired power units

CONTACT: Jim Warren, NC WARN, 919-416-5077, jim@ncwarn.org Jean…

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RECLAIM Act passes the House as part of larger bill

CONTACT: Dana Kuhnline, RECLAIM Campaign Coordinator 304-825-3262 dana@appvoices.org…

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Coal community leaders release historic platform for national economic transition

Built on community-driven solutions by local, tribal and…

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FERC rubber stamps unneeded Southgate fracked-gas pipeline

CONTACT: Ridge Graham, North Carolina Field Coordinator, ridge@appvoices.org,…

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Va should expand utility shutoff ban during Covid-19 crisis

CONTACT: Peter Anderson, Senior Program Manager Virginia, 434-293-6373,…

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Virginia commission advances solar in coalfield region

CONTACT: Chelsea Barnes, Appalachian Voices New Economy Program…

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