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.

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Coal Insider Nominated to Lead Mining Agency

The White House nominated J. Steven Gardner, who has worked in the coal industry for over four decades, to lead the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.

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Jim Ward speaks outside of White House

Calls for Action on RECLAIM Act

Supporters of the RECLAIM Act traveled to Washington, D.C., in October to urge legislators to cosponsor the bill and hold a vote before the end of 2017.

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Environmental Votetracker — Dec. 2017 / Jan. 2018 issue

How Appalachian House and Senate members voted regarding several environmental issues in October and November.

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The Rules of the Solar Game

Nothing is more free than the sun and…

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Member Spotlight: Diana Withen

Diana Withen is a teacher, leader and environmental advocate in Southwest Virginia, where she is also regularly distributes The Appalachian Voice.

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Harnessing Solar Harnessing Solar In Appalachia College Solar…

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Harnessing Solar Harnessing Solar In Appalachia College Solar…

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Chart showing legislators' votes

Environmental Votetracker — Oct/Nov 2017 issue

How Appalachian House and Senate members voted regarding several environmental issues in August and September.

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Lucy and Rich Henighan

Member Spotlight: Lucy and Rich Henighan

Lucy and Rich Henighan — Appalachian Voices members since 1999 — are making a difference in East Tennessee.

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chart of legislators' votes

Environmental Votetracker — Aug/Sept 2017 issue

How Appalachian House and Senate members voted regarding several environmental issues in June and July

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