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.
Appalachia’s Environmental Votetracker: Feb-March 2015 Issue
See how Appalachian congressional representatives voted on several environmental issues during the first month of the new Congress.
President’s Budget Proposal Includes Boons for Appalachia
Central Appalachian communities weathering coal’s long decline would see a boost in funding under the White House budget released in February.
Decent news for N.C. solar power
The N.C. Utilities Commission’s decision to renew a set of rules governing the contracts between electric utilities and independent power producers allows the state’s solar developers to begin the new year on steady footing.
Fighting Mountaintop Removal During the Obama Years
From The Appalachian Voice: In 2009, representatives of the new Obama administration said that “the administration will do what the science calls for.” In Appalachia, the science calls for an end to mountaintop removal coal mining. But six years later, mountaintop removal is still happening.
Appalachia’s Environmental Votetracker: Dec.-Jan. 2014 issue
See how Appalachian congressional representatives voted on several environmental issues during fall 2014.
A Family’s Troubled Water
After mountaintop removal coal mining began near their eastern Kentucky home, the Halberts saw their water quality and quality of life plummet. Three years later, they continue to seek answers.
The Truth About Coal Ash
Coal ash — the byproduct of burning coal for electricity — is currently less regulated than regular household garbage. Filled with heavy metals, coal ash is proven to contaminate groundwater and pollute communities with dust.
Compensation Remains Elusive After Elk River Chemical Spill
By Kimber Ray Prospects of a full cleanup…
Appalachia’s Environmental Votetracker: Aug./Sept. 2014 issue
See how Appalachia’s congressional delegation voted on environmental issues.
