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.
Permits for coal-hauling in Monongahela National Forest are terminated
Late Wednesday, attorneys representing a coalition of conservation groups asked a judge to dismiss their case against the U.S. Forest Service.
Trump administration announces new efforts to increase electricity prices and pollution
Today, the Trump administration announced a number of new initiatives to prop up coal mining and coal-fired power plants.
Miners and supporters will rally to demand safeguards from black lung disease on Oct. 14
On Oct. 14, coal miners, members of the Black Lung Association and their supporters will rally in front of the Department of Labor’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., in opposition to the department’s delayed enforcement of silica dust protections for miners.
Groups appeal to D.C. Circuit in class-action case challenging EPA grant cancellation
Today, lawyers representing Appalachian Voices and other plaintiffs, including nonprofit groups, tribes and local governments, appealed a judge’s decision to dismiss a class-action lawsuit challenging the termination of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant programs.
Community preparedness and resilience workshop to be held in Dickson County on Sept. 27
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DEP report concludes KD 1 Surface Mine is cause of acid mine drainage near Marmet
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has concluded that a surface mine near Kanawha State Forest is polluting a tributary to Lens Creek outside of Marmet with acid mine drainage and high levels of manganese, aluminum, conductivity and sulfates.
Solar Workgroup hosting community meeting in Gate City about solar on working farms
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Public informational meeting on Sept. 16 to discuss proposed methane gas project in Davidson County
On Sept. 16, a public informational meeting will be held to discuss the Southeast Supply Enhancement project, which will include a 54-mile methane gas pipeline and increased capacity of compressor stations in Virginia and North Carolina.
Community meeting called in Keokee, Va., to discuss creating resilience hub at old elementary school
On Sept. 23, Appalachian Voices is hosting a community meeting at the former Keokee Elementary School building to discuss the potential for transforming the school into a resilience hub.
Statement on introduction of Pipeline Accountability Act
Late yesterday, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced the Pipeline Accountability Act, a reintroduction of the formerly named Pipeline Accountability, Safety and Environmental Standards Act of 2025, which will make several improvements to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s authority and capacity to regulate fracked gas, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide pipelines and ensure public safety.
