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Citizens Groups File Petition Demanding EPA Revoke Virginia’s Regulatory Authority
Formal Petition Alleges Commonwealth Systematically Fails to Comply with Clean Water Act Contact: Erin Savage, Appalachian Voices, (828) 262-1500, erin@appvoices.org Adam Beitman, Sierra Club, (202) 675-2385, adam.beitman@sierraclub.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – Citizens groups filed a formal petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this morning alleging that Virginia and its Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy…
Read MoreN.C. coal ash bill secures cleanup for only four of 14 sites
Appalachian Voices • Cape Fear River Watch • Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation • Earthjustice • French Broad Riverkeeper • Greenpeace • Haw River Assembly • NC Conservation Network • NC League of Conservation Voters • NC WARN • Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation • Waccamaw Riverkeeper • Waterkeeper Alliance • Winyah Rivers Foundation • Yadkin Riverkeeper Conferees broker…
Read MoreEndangered Species are New Focus in Legal Case against Kentucky’s Water Quality Protections and EPA
Contact Appalachian Voices: Eric Chance, 828-262-1500, eric@appvoices.org Kentuckians For The Commonwealth: Suzanne Tallichet, 606-776-7970, stallichet1156@aol.com Center for Biological Diversity: Tierra Curry, 971-717-6402, tcurry@biologicaldiversity.org Sierra Club: Adam Beitman, (202) 675-2385, adam.beitman@gmail.com Defenders of Wildlife: Melanie Gade, (202) 772-0288, mgade@defenders.org Kentucky Waterways Alliance: Tim Joice, (502) 589-8008, Tim@kwalliance.org LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A coalition of national and Appalachian…
Read MoreAppalachia’s Environmental Votetracker: Aug./Sept. 2014 issue
See how Appalachia’s congressional delegation voted on environmental issues.
Read MoreEnvironmental community calls for major changes to North Carolina House’s coal ash bill
Environmental community calls for major changes to North Carolina House’s coal ash bill
Read MoreGroups Seek Protection of Virginia Waterways from Mining Pollution
Red River Coal Co. Violating “Last Line of Defense” Clean Water Act Protections Contact: Eric Chance, Appalachian Voices, 828-262-1500 eric@appvoices.org Sean Sarah, Sierra Club, 202-548-4589 sean.sarah@sierraclub.org Matt Hepler, Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards, 540-871-1564 mhepler24@gmail.com Big Stone Gap, VA –Citizen and environmental groups today filed suit in federal court over illegal water pollution from four mines…
Read MoreAt What Cost?
Concerns about Duke’s toxic coal ash have prompted Annie Brown and dozens of other community members to meet regularly since July 2013 to discuss how to get it out of their neighborhood once and for all. The group, which calls itself “Residents for Coal Ash Cleanup,” has recently grown in size, becoming more outspoken and more certain of their demands.
Read MoreClinch Water Revival: Ecotourism on the River
By Kimber Ray No one could fail to notice Clinch River Adventures. Just off the banks of the Clinch River, this tubing, canoeing and kayaking outfitter is housed in a bright red caboose with the town’s name, St. Paul, painted on the side. But the colorful building is far from the most prominent attribute people…
Read MoreAppalachian University Builds Home With Solar Flare
Appalachian State University, partnered with a French university, will be the sole representative of Appalachia’s green ingenuity in the third European Solar Decathlon Appalachian State University’s net-zero energy home, shown above under construction in Boone, N.C., will compete in the event.
Read MoreMore Than a Market
By Megan Northcote Shopping for fresh, locally grown foods at farmers markets is always a refreshing way to find healthy foods while supporting the community. But in recent years, some farmers markets have transformed from grocery store alternatives to tourist destinations, featuring cooking and artisan demonstrations, hands-on healthy living activities for children, and food and…
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