Front Porch Blog
Our air. Our lives.
Hundreds of Virginians voiced their concerns this summer about a massive fracked gas compressor station proposed in the heart of Virginia as part of the risky Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Some of them have everything at stake — their health, home and heritage as part of the historic African-American community of Union Hill.
Read MoreBlack lung survivors take their case to Congress
Residents of Southwest Virginia went to Washington, D.C., to tell Congress about the plight of their neighbors, friends, family members and other coal miners with black lung disease.
Read MoreMountain Valley Pipeline ordered to halt construction at stream crossings
Construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline is now halted at nearly all stream crossings in West Virginia and Virginia, following a court ruling and an announcement from the Army Corps of Engineers.
Read MoreHigh Country energy contest winner receives home upgrades
Amy Cook of Boone, N.C., recently received energy-saving home improvements through our High Country Home Energy Makeover Contest. The contest highlighted the need for affordable weatherization programs.
Read MoreGrassroots campaign draws historic crowd to East Tennessee electric co-op’s annual meeting
On Sept. 15, more than 1,200 members of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative gathered for the co-op’s annual meeting as the group PVEC Member Voices led a grassroots campaign promoting transparency, member involvement and environmental stewardship.
Read MoreA hurricane’s aftermath
Floodwaters continue to spread toxic contamination from hog farms and coal ash impoundments, and have raised concerns about the social disparity of the residents impacted by the disaster.
Read MoreNorth Carolina needs maximum protections from Duke Energy’s coal ash pollution
NC DEQ is asking for input from residents and experts on a new set of rules to govern the way coal ash is handled in the state.
Read MoreFederal fund for black lung healthcare in danger
Our elected representatives need to step up and make sure coal companies pay their fair share toward healthcare for coal miners with black lung disease.
Read MorePVEC member voices need to be heard on Sept. 15
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting is coming up — and now, more than ever, member voices need to be heard.
Read MoreAl Gore, Rev. Barber tour coal-impacted communities in N.C.
The former vice president joined with the Poor People’s Campaign and others on a two-day tour to highlight the link between environmental injustice and poverty.
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