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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Appalachian Voices statement on Mountain Valley Pipeline’s receipt of key Clean Water Act permit

The U.S. Army Corps issued a Clean Water Act permit to Mountain Valley Pipeline following a passage of a law requiring the agency to do just that.

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Appalachian Voices denounces proposed cuts to rural energy programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2023 CONTACT: Chelsea…

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U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Virginia’s Clean Water Act 401 Permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 CONTACT:…

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Black Lung Resurgence Drives Push to Protect Coal Miners Against Silica Dust

Silica dust is behind a dramatic increase in the number of miners becoming ill with the most severe form of black lung disease.

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Statement on rolling blackouts in areas served by the Tennessee Valley Authority

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 24, 2022 CONTACT: Bri…

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U.S. Senate excludes Sen. Joe Manchin’s Building American Energy Security Act from National Defense Authorization Act

For immediate release: December 15, 2022 Contacts: Chelsea…

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Air board votes to move forward with Virginia’s withdrawal from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2022 CONTACT Jessica…

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Statement on exclusion of permitting and Mountain Valley Pipeline language from defense bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 7, 2022 CONTACT Chelsea…

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Advocates to rally in Richmond to stay in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2022 CONTACT Jessica…

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Statement on the passing of Rep. Donald McEachin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 29, 2022 CONTACT Dan…

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