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2019 – December/January

Kentucky Agency and Conservationists Fight Proposed Gas Pipeline

By Kevin Ridder | December 16, 2019 | 0

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest are fighting a proposed Louisville Gas & Electric natural gas pipeline that would cut through the protected woodland.

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Rate Hike Provision Backed by Duke Energy Fails to Pass NC Legislature

By Kevin Ridder | December 16, 2019 | 0

The North Carolina General Assembly removed a controversial provision from a ratemaking bill that would have allowed Duke Energy to enact multi-year rate hikes.

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Bankruptcies Shake Coal Industry

By Molly Moore | December 16, 2019 | 0

Murray Energy filed for bankruptcy in October, the latest of eight coal bankruptcies in 2019. Legal disputes regarding the summer Blackjewel bankruptcy continue.

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EPA Proposes Weakening Rules for Coal Ash and Related Pollutants

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 | 0

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to roll back pollution limits for coal-fired power plants pending public comment.

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Bills Support Miners’ Pensions, Black Lung Benefits

By Molly Moore | December 16, 2019 | 0

A Senate bill would help fund miners’ pensions, including those affected by recent bankruptcies. In the House, a bill would re-instate a historic tax on coal companies to fund healthcare for miners with black lung disease.

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Feds Propose Transporting Liquified Natural Gas on Rails

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 | 0

Federal regulators proposed a rule in October that would allow the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail without any new safety regulations or testing.

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New Federal Pipeline Safety Rules Attract Criticism

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 | 0

Federal regulators announced new pipeline safety rules in September, but pipeline opponents argue the updated rules are not strong enough.

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West Virginia Fossil Fuel Severance Tax Impacts State Budget

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 | 0

Lower-than-expected income from fossil fuel severance taxes is putting the West Virginia state budget in a bind. Some advocate for raising the severance tax rate on natural gas.

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West Rim Loop Trail

By Kevin Ridder | December 16, 2019 | 0
Cloudland Canyon

A hike through Cloudland Canyon State Park reveals spectacular views of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Achieving Clean Energy Goals: A Note From Our Executive Director

By Tom Cormons | December 16, 2019 | 0
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Appalachian Voices’ Executive Director Tom Cormons speaks on overcoming barriers to clean energy in our region.

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