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.

Appalachian advocates praise U.S. Senate bill to improve federal support for miners with black lung

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2022 Contact: Chelsea…

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Orange water in a shallow stream

Community organizations applaud action in Congress to advance bipartisan bill to address acid mine drainage crisis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2022 Contact: Trey…

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The Supreme Court decision is bad, but there’s still a lot we can do to fight climate change

The U.S. Supreme Court decision about the Environmental Protection Agency was a setback for climate progress. It’s now up to states, towns and utilities to tackle the climate crisis.

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Under TVA's plan, smokestacks at the Cumberland Fossil Plant would continue to spew pollution into the air.

Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in West Virginia v. EPA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2022 CONTACT: Molly…

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Statement on MVP request for a second FERC certificate extension

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2022 CONTACT Jessica…

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Appalachian Voices announces first collective bargaining agreement with Appalachian Voices Workers Union

“We’re proud to implement a union contract that reflects our shared values,” said Appalachian Voices Executive Director Tom Cormons.

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POSTPONED: Miners with black lung launch two weeks of demonstrations urging Sen. Capito to back 10-year extension of Black Lung Excise Tax

Contact Trey Pollard, 202-904-9187, trey@pollardcommunications.com Due to inclement…

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House vote gives Senate an opportunity to spur clean energy investments in Appalachia

CONTACT: Molly Moore, Appalachian Voices Communications, (847) 401-3633,…

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U.S. makes largest-ever investment in abandoned mine cleanup

CONTACT: Matt Hepler, Appalachian Voices Central Appalachian Environmental…

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A solar installation photo by NREL

Groups file complaint that Duke Energy rigged net metering process to push plan to undermine rooftop solar power in NC

CONTACT: Rory McIlmoil, 423-433-9415, rory@appvoices.org Jim Warren, 919-416-5077,…

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