Written by Jen Lawhorne

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Jen Lawhorne

Jen Lawhorne is a digital campaign coordinator with Appalachian Voices. She likes to daydream about faraway places, whip up delicious recipes, ride bikes, and make most of her activities extra challenging by wrangling a toddler and dog with her.

Chesterfield County residents pressure board of supervisors to hold hearing on Dominion Energy’s proposed methane gas plant

On a Thursday evening in early September, over 70 people crammed into a restaurant in Chesterfield County preparing for an Dominion Energy open house on its proposed methane gas plant at a hotel conference room about 100 yards away.

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Changes for MVP Southgate Pipeline are Part of a Web of Proposed Methane Gas

“Families and farmers are being asked to sacrifice land, health and peace of mind for projects that are less reliable and affordable than renewables,” said Ridge Graham of Appalachian Voices.

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The People’s Voice on TVA: Advocates create forum for public input and expert testimony on TVA’s long-term energy plan

TVA is the country’s largest public utility with 10 million customers across seven states, but advocates say the utility isn’t doing a good job involving the public or third party experts in its long-term energy planning, which will be completed by the end of 2024.

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Movements to stop TVA’s gas buildout gain momentum ahead of critical year

Campaigns to stop Tennessee Valley Authority’s proposed methane gas buildout are closing out 2023 with some major developments and eyeing next year as pivotal.

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‘Environment At Risk’ Art Exhibit Connects Art, Activism and the Natural World

The “Environment At Risk” art show at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Virginia, features 40 artists whose work confront environmental issues in deeply intimate and poetic ways through paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and fiber art.

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Gov. Youngkin’s attempt to repeal RGGI administratively violates the law

At the heart of Youngkin’s effort is the question: Is the governor allowed to do this? The answer is no, and Appalachian Voices, along with a number of our partner organizations represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, are going to court to enforce the law.

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Years After Atlantic Coast Pipeline Cancellation, Easements Remain

Residents continue to fight for the return of their land, which was seized for pipeline easements by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline beginning in 2014.

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EPA Seeks Update to Coal Ash Cleanup Requirements

A proposed new rule for coal ash cleanup aims to protect the communities and the environment.

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FERC issues Notice of Application for 32-mile pipeline across Dickson, Houston and Stewart counties

Contact Bri Knisley – brianna@appvoices.org – (937) 725-0645…

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Boone residents and students celebrate a win in the fight for solar energy!

The community of Boone, North Carolina, celebrated a small victory when the local utility, New River Light and Power, announced in March it would rescind its proposed annual $99 fee for solar customers!

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