Written by Matt Wasson

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Matt Wasson

As Appalachian Voices' Director of Programs, Matt has worked on all aspects of the "coal cycle" — from mining, transportation and combustion to the disposal of power plant waste — and is a nationally recognized authority on mountaintop removal coal mining and coal economics. Matt has testified before Congress and appears frequently on expert panels.

Breaking: Mountaintop Removal Begins on Coal River Mountain — Help Needed Now!

BREAKING NEWS: Reports are coming in from residents…

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All Hands on Deck for Virginia!

Larry Bush, Pete Ramey, and Kathy Selvage; Citizens…

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Sign the Mile-Long Petition for Clean Energy in Virginia!

You don’t have to be a Virginian to…

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D.C. Circuit Court Declares EPA’s Mercury Rule Illegal

Absolutely tremendous news from the Waterkeeper Alliance who…

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Residents from the Coalfields take the UN by storm

Dispatches From UN Commission on Sustainable Development: Delegates…

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More Photos from the U.N.

Here are a few more photos from the…

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For Our Members

This summer, Appalachian Voices’ offices were filled with…

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For Our Members

In the weeks ahead, the Appalachian Voices Business…

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Sustainable WNC website launched

A new web portal, www.sustainablewnc.org was recently launched…

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North Carolina Lawmakers Make Rare Call for Delay in Coal Plant Permitting Process

A group of North Carolina lawmakers called on…

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