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.
Learn how to beat the heat at Old Fort Community Forum ice cream social
On July 23, the monthly resilience workshop at the Old Fork Community Forum will focus on keeping safe during heat waves, like the recent one endured by our region.
Community organizing forces stoppage of air permit for MVP Boost compressor station in Elliston, Virginia
Years of grassroots organizing, community research and persistent advocacy by residents of the Elliston-Lafayette community and regional partners have forced a halt to the air permit application for the proposed Swann Compressor Station.
House members introduce bill to increase black lung disability compensation
Today, three U.S. representatives introduced the Support Our Miners Act, a bill that will increase the black lung disability payment that miners and their families receive.
Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia to hold community meeting on July 22
On July 22, the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia is hosting a community meeting in Tazewell County, Virginia, that will focus on options for residential solar power in the commonwealth.
Groups threaten TVA with lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations at Cumberland plants
The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club, has notified the Tennessee Valley Authority of the groups’ intent to sue the federal utility because the construction and operation of its newly built Cumberland Gas Plant alongside the nearby coal plant violates the federal Clean Air Act.
Conservationists declare intent to sue Aurevo Resources for illegally releasing mining pollution into the Cherry River
Today, a coalition of conservation groups gave Aurevo Resources notice of its intent to sue over the mining company’s violations of the Clean Water Act and mining regulations.
Virginia budget proposals fail to address data center threats
Today, Appalachian Voices, along with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Southern Environmental Law Center, released a statement in response to recent budget proposals from the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate.
Pennington Gap residents invited to meeting to review designs for Cas Walker site
Pennington Gap officials will unveil design drafts for transforming the site of the former Cas Walker grocery store into a green space that helps protect the community from flooding. They will seek community input at a June 25 meeting hosted by Appalachian Voices.
Woodfin, N.C., meeting to focus on protection from landslide, wildfire and flood risks
A “Know Your Risks” event on June 27 will help Buncombe County, North Carolina, residents learn about hazards from landslides, wildfires and floods — and how they can better prepare for potential impacts with adaptation strategies designed to protect their homes, property and families.
Mobile billboards to urge lawmakers to support clean energy for data centers
Mobile billboards will be out in Richmond on June 16 and 18 to help spread the message that, whatever lawmakers decide to do about tax breaks for data centers, they should make sure that the power-hungry facilities use clean energy.
