Written by Dan Radmacher
Dan Radmacher
Dan is Appalachian Voice's Media Specialist. Previously, he worked as an opinion journalist for newspapers in Illinois, West Virginia, Florida and Virginia, and then as a communications consultant for a number of environmental nonprofit organizations.
Court rules TVA’s decision to build Kingston Gas Plant broke the law
In a win for communities across the Tennessee Valley, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee ruled that the Tennessee Valley Authority’s decision to build its massive Kingston Gas Plant had “fundamental” errors that violated federal law.
Davie and Davidson county residents attend Duke Energy open houses to oppose plans for a massive fossil fuel complex along the Yadkin River
Community members from the grassroots groups “Davidson and Davie for a Clean Future” and “Davie Against Data” showed up with bold signs, creative chants and powerful speeches to protest Duke’s plans for a massive fossil fuel complex.
‘Beat the Heat’ block party in Knoxville to call for making utilities more affordable
Appalachian Voices and Knoxville Water and Energy for All will be hosting a “Beat the Heat” block party on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2-6 p.m. as part of our efforts to make utilities more affordable and reduce utility disconnections for vulnerable households.
McDowell County residents sue coal company for clean water
Residents of the city of Gary filed a lawsuit in federal court late yesterday against Taishan Coal LLC and Taishan Resources LLC seeking to force the coal mining and processing company to provide a replacement drinking water source for the community because it has polluted the city’s current water supply.
Groups speak out on data centers, long-term energy plan at TVA’s quarterly board meeting
In addition to approving the yearly budget, the board voted to approve TVA’s final 2026 Integrated Resource Plan and to create a new rate class for data centers. Environmental groups across the Valley, including Appalachian Voices and CleanUpTVA coalition partners, have been working to shape the outcomes on these critical issues.
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality proposes $179,000 fine for Southeast Supply Enhancement Project violations during pipeline construction
On July 16, the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company signed a proposed consent order by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality that would levy a $179,068 fine against the company for failure to comply with erosion and sediment control regulations.
Community meeting on Aug. 13 about proposed Duke Energy gas power plants
On Thursday, Aug. 13, residents and advocates will hold a community meeting to discuss Duke Energy’s plans for two methane gas-fired power plants in Davie County and the company’s largest liquefied natural gas storage facility in Davidson County.
Dungannon community event to celebrate purchase of land next to depot, plan next steps
A community workshop on Aug. 7 will celebrate the recent purchase of the land beside the Dungannon Depot by the town.
Groups take first step toward lawsuit against TVA over Clean Air Act violations at Kingston site
The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club, sent a notice of intent to sue to the Tennessee Valley Authority, warning the federal utility that its ongoing construction of a new methane gas plant near the site of its 70-year-old coal plant violates the Clean Air Act.
Learn more about the hazards of coal ash and TVA’s plans at July 30 community meeting
The Sierra Club and Appalachian Voices are co-hosting a community meeting in Kingston, Tennessee, on July 30 to discuss the Tennessee Valley Authority’s plans to manage and store the massive amounts of hazardous coal ash it is responsible for.
