Written by Jed Grubbs

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Jed Grubbs

Jed worked with Appalachian Voices as a Communications Specialist and the primary Front Porch blogger during spring/summer 2010.

Massey CEO Unapologetic at Senate Safety Hearing

Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship remained cool and…

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Virginia Issues Ison Rock Permit Despite Overwhelming Concerns

“Reclaimed” Portions of Black Mountain in Wise County,…

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Southern Congressmen Introduce Rural Energy Savings Program Act

Bipartisan support is growing around legislation that would…

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Thought Provoking Piece in “The Economist” Blog

A thought provoking piece was posted yesterday in…

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Round 1 of the EPA “Coal Ash Bowl” Goes to Big Coal

By Matt Wasson The lede and photo from…

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Devastating News from Webster County, Kentucky

Please keep western Kentucky in your thoughts and…

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President Obama to Deliver Eulogy for Upper Big Branch Miners

President Obama will deliver a eulogy at a…

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Center for Biological Diversity Files Endangered Species Act Petition for 404 Southeastern Species

Photo by the Center for Biological Diversity The…

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All Forms of Mining Must Become Safer for Miners and Communities

Photo: Shane Evans, WV Legislature Appalachian Voices continues…

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