Written by Katie Moody

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Katie Moody

Katie is a 2019 graduate of Dartmouth College, where she studied geography and English. She’s a fan of uphill sports, good writing, and her new home on the Holston River. As New Economy Fellow, Katie works with Appalachian Voices New Economy Program to build just and resilient rural communities and advance environmental protection.

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Coal communities and mine cleanup at the center of federal and grassroots efforts

With bills on the Hill, proposals from the White House, new reports issued and forthcoming from grassroots advocates, and new projects underway, there is a lot happening when it comes to coal communities and mine cleanup!

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