Written by Molly Moore
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 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.
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.
Statement by Appalachian Voices on Mountain Valley Pipeline’s request to place MVP in service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2024 CONTACT: Molly…
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.
National environmental justice groups applaud Solar For All grant recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2024 PRESS CONTACT:…
Appalachian Voices announces first collective bargaining agreement with Appalachian Voices Workers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 4, 2024 CONTACT: Molly…
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.
Dominion Energy’s lack of long-term planning remains clear as SCC proceedings conclude
Contact: Tasha Durrett, tdurrett@selcva.org, 434-977-4090 RICHMOND, VA. –…
New Draft Safety Standard for Exposure to Silica Dust
The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s proposed new regulations would reduce worker exposure to silica dust, but advocates say better enforcement measures are needed.
FERC extends MVP Southgate certificate for an additional three years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 19, 2023 CONTACTS…