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.

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.

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Compensation Remains Elusive After Elk River Chemical Spill

By Kimber Ray Prospects of a full cleanup…

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Appalachia’s Environmental Votetracker: Aug./Sept. 2014 issue

See how Appalachia’s congressional delegation voted on environmental issues.

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Lost and Found: AV Teams Up With Photographer to Educate the Public

For the past 18 years, photographer Carl Galie has devoted his artistic talents to conservation work, and his latest exhibit — “Lost on the Road to Oblivion” tackling the difficult subject of mountaintop removal coal mining — is no exception.

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Appalachia’s Environmental Vote Tracker: Dec/Jan 2013-14 issue

See how Appalachia’s congressional delegation voted on environmental issues.

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Breaking the Resource Curse

“Future Funds” Could Spur Economic Development in Central…

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Lenny Kohm: Creating a Better Appalachia

By Molly Moore At Appalachian Voices, the nonprofit…

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Progress on Black Lung Prevention

By Kimber Ray After over three years of…

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Raising the Standard

How State Laws Affect Our Clean Energy Future…

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Appalachia’s Environmental Vote Tracker: Aug/Sept 2013 issue

See how Appalachia’s congressional delegation voted on environmental issues.

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