Written by Molly Moore

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Molly Moore

Molly is passionate about sharing the environmental and cultural stories of our region. She has worked with Appalachian Voices since 2011 and currently serves as AV's Director of Program Communications and Editor of The Appalachian Voice publication.

Advocates call on Congress to make sure coal companies don’t skip out on black lung responsibilities

“Congress needs to get serious about preventing black lung disease, improving benefits for miners with the disease, and ensuring the solvency of the trust fund instead of bending over backwards for the companies that have caused the black lung epidemic,” said Rebecca Shelton, Director of Policy at Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center.

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Statement on utilities’ request to roll back coal ash and greenhouse gas protections

If granted, Duke Energy and other utilities’ request to weaken coal ash and air pollution rules would harm hard-working families living near power plants.

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Three people walk down a rough mine road in the middle of a large surface mine, surrounded by rock and dirt

West Virginia DEP Suspends Bluestone Coal’s Mining Permit for Poca Surface Mine

West Virginia regulators suspended the mining permit for a Bluestone Coal surface mine in Wyoming County that is operated by the family of Sen. Jim Justice.

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Advocates weigh in on Tennessee Valley Authority’s long-term planning process as comment period closes

TVA’s draft IRP provides a range of options, some of which double down on fossil fuels by unfairly limiting renewable energy and proposing a massive buildout of methane gas power plants.

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Appalachian Voices celebrates House passage of Water and Economic Development package; Urges Senate passage

The U.S. House passed a water and economic development bill that contains wins for Appalachian and coal communities.

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This lengthy section of green, pre-welded pipeline lays along side a deep, machine-dug trench that extends down a long slope through a cleared swath of forested land.

Statement by Appalachian Voices on Mountain Valley Pipeline’s request to place MVP in service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2024 CONTACT: Molly…

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A Conversation with Archbishop Marcia Dinkins

Archbishop Marcia Dinkins, founder of the Black Appalachian Coalition, talks about creating the space for voices that have often been unheard to be heard.

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Appalachian Voices announces first collective bargaining agreement with Appalachian Voices Workers Union

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 4, 2024 CONTACT: Molly…

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FERC extends MVP Southgate certificate for an additional three years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 19, 2023 CONTACTS…

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Appalachian Voices awarded EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program Funding

Appalachian Voices partnered with five Southwest Virginia governments and communities, including Clinchco, Dante, Dungannon, Pennington Gap and Pound on a three-year proposal to map, plan, and implement community-driven initiatives to build more resilient communities.

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