The Appalachian Voice
Solarize Southwest Virginia
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia is offering a program to help residents of eight localities see if solar makes financial sense for them and to help them save money on installations.
Read MoreCelebrating a Coal Ash Win in N.C.
We celebrated a major victory alongside residents living near Duke Energy’s North Carolina coal ash pits in January when the state ordered the monopoly utility to clean up their mess.
Read MoreWelcoming New Members to Our Board of Directors
We are pleased to welcome Bill Bailey and John Dezember to Appalachian Voices’ Board of Directors!
Read MoreSupport Grows for Mine Reclamation Bill
Numerous Appalachian coal-bearing communities have passed resolutions calling on federal legislators to pass a bill that would reauthorize a program that funds cleanup of abandoned mine lands.
Read MoreBlack Lung Healthcare Legislation Sees Progress
Congress temporarily reinstated a tax on coal companies that funds black lung benefits for miners and their families in December. Advocates continue to push for further protections for coal workers.
Read MoreEnvironmental Votetracker — Spring 2020
See how Appalachian legislators at the federal level voted in late 2019.
Read MoreBeware of Spreading These Common Invasive Species
Don’t be fooled by their looks — many popular plants sold in nurseries are actually invasive species that can kill off local flora.
Read MoreThe Impacts of Coal Bankruptcies
With industry projections trending downwards, questions continue about whether the mine reclamation system can handle ongoing bankruptcies.
Read MoreBetting the Farm on a “Wild West” Hemp Economy in Appalachia
Ever-changing laws and regulations, a saturated CBD market and high operating costs are stressing the region’s industrial hemp farmers.
Read MoreSenate Bill Would Expand Virginia Wilderness
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act in January, which would increase two wilderness areas in Bath County, Va., by 5,600 acres.
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