Written by Dan Radmacher

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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.

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Seeking to Expand the Impact of Massive Federal Investment in Cleaning Up Abandoned Mines

Following the $11.3 billion investment in abandoned mine cleanup in the infrastructure law, the administration released spending recommendations and a related acid mine drainage cleanup bill passed the House.

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Virginia Governor Aims to Remove State from Greenhouse Gas Initiative

In 2021 Gov. Glenn Youngkin campaigned on a…

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The near final vote on the Inflation Reduction Act. (One more Republican would vote no before the final tally)

House passes Inflation Reduction Act, which will mean historic climate and energy investments, a huge victory for miners with black lung and more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2022 CONTACT Dan…

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Appalachian Voices opposes permitting reform proposal by Sen. Manchin and Democratic leadership

Residents of every Appalachian and environmental justice community deserve to benefit from climate policy, and we firmly oppose any approach by Congress that sacrifices frontline communities as part of a political bargain.

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Thousands submit comments in opposition to Mountain Valley Pipeline

Since construction began in 2018, MVP has been cited for hundreds of water quality violations in West Virginia and Virginia, racking up millions of dollars in fines. In addition to water impacts, pipeline opponents have raised concerns about air emissions from compressor stations, safety issues, lack of need, and the impact of building out more fracked-gas infrastructure at a time when decarbonization is crucial to addressing the climate crisis.

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Reconciliation package includes billions of dollars in climate spending

The climate investments included in this package are crucial and urgent. The reduction in carbon emissions they’ll lead to are badly needed, but they will also help the places that have powered the United States for generations finally reach their full economic potential.

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Final AML Guidance Encourages States to Achieve Economic, Social and Environmental Benefits Through Mine Clean Up

The final guidance provides clear parameters for these investments, turning the spotlight on states and tribes to spend these dollars in a way that maximizes environmental benefits, local job creation and economic growth.

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Kingston Fossil Plant

Report: Replacing Cumberland Fossil Plant with energy efficiency and renewables would have much higher jobs outcomes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2022 CONTACT Dan…

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Statement on Justice40 Announcement

Today, the Biden Administration announced the first list of federal programs that are part of its Justice40 initiative, representing more than 200 programs and billions of dollars in federal spending.

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Our communities can’t wait: Advocates urge Biden administration to fill vacant OSMRE director role ASAP

Today, community leaders from coal-impacted communities launched a joint effort to urge the Biden Administration to nominate and confirm a director for Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.

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