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.
Rural Rally for Safe Water at West Virginia Capitol on Feb. 16
On Feb. 16 at 10 a.m., the faith-based coalfield organizing and advocacy group From Below will host a press conference in front of the House Chamber and rally advocating for the introduction and passage of the Coalfield Clean Water Act Bill.
Appalachian Voices releases platform for ‘Ensuring an Affordable, Transparent and Accountable Tennessee Valley Authority’
Appalachian Voices unveiled its “Ensuring an Affordable, Transparent, and Accountable Tennessee Valley Authority” policy platform to give regional and federal leaders and lawmakers a framework for policies to ensure the nation’s largest federally owned utility and regional economic driver can continue to provide affordable, safe and reliable electricity while building trust with the people it serves.
Appalachian Voices statement on partial government shutdown
At Appalachian Voices, we believe that no matter our income level, the color of our skin or whether we live in a holler or a city, everyone deserves a safe community, clean air and water, safety on the job, and the basic constitutional protections at the foundation of our democracy. We urge our country’s leaders to work together to ensure that all of these rights are protected.
FERC authorizes SSEP pipeline
Yesterday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorized the dangerous, expensive and unnecessary Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP.
Lexington City Council passes resolution expressing concern on Transco’s SSEP
Late last week, the Lexington, North Carolina, City Council passed a resolution highlighting concerns around the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project.
Creating New Appalachian Monuments
Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia is a three-year project that is seeking to expand “the idea of what a monument can be.” It features nine monuments that explore different forms and a variety of the region’s stories. The monuments take a variety of forms: traditional statues, a children’s book, an album and a music festival, a quilt and more.
Virginia DEQ approves water permit for controversial MVP Southgate pipeline
On Jan. 13, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality approved the Virginia Water Protection Permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC’s methane gas pipeline “Southgate.”
Appalachian Voices and Google collaborate to develop community resilience hubs in Southwest Virginia
“In addition to serving as a public resource in times of need, this investment in solar and battery storage technology will lower energy bills for our community partners all year long,” said Adam Wells of Appalachian Voices.
Coal community groups urge Congress to reject proposed raid of abandoned coal mine clean-up fund
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released an updated “minibus” appropriations bill with bipartisan support that includes a proposal to withdraw $500 million from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s Abandoned Mine Land funds allocated as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Virginia DEQ approves water permits for controversial SSEP pipeline
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