In an August webinar, advocates and representatives of the Black Lung Association discussed the critical importance for the passage of a permanent 25% increase to the Black Lung Excise Tax on coal companies. [ Read More ]
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AV's Intern Team
Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.Miners with black lung call on Congress to protect benefits
Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Utility disconnection protections: Let’s make it permanent
Monday, August 30th, 2021 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Shutting off electricity and other vital utilities of families who can't afford their bills is unjust. During a pandemic, it's barbaric. Appalachian Voices offers solutions. [ Read More ]
Highlights from the Energy Democracy in Action webinar series
Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Advocates from across the country shared stories of how they gained control over how and where their power is produced during the first two webinars of the three-part Energy Democracy In Action series. Read the highlights and register for the third webinar. [ Read More ]
A new wave of abandoned coal mines?
Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
As coal collapses, the industry is leaving behind thousands of acres of mined lands in various states of environmental destruction. A new report seeks to understand the scope of the problem and outline potential solutions. [ Read More ]
Communities call out Duke Energy’s harmful impacts
Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
People from states served by Duke Energy recently testified before the newly formed, independent People's Commission that the utility's record on coal ash, electric rates and other issues is harming communities. [ Read More ]
Promoting equity in the transition to clean energy
Friday, June 26th, 2020 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
A new report examines the economic, social and health disparities associated with energy development, and highlights promising points of intervention to reduce inequities in the transition to clean energy.
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Restoring Appalachia through outdoor recreation
Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
The Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition held a webinar in May in which regional organizations including Appalachian Voices spoke on innovative mine reclamation work being done to turn coal-impacted lands into outdoor recreation hot spots. [ Read More ]
A movement towards High Country energy democracy
Thursday, March 19th, 2020 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
More than 150 people gathered in February to discuss what their local energy utilities should be doing to address the climate crisis and create renewable energy jobs in the NC High Country. Transparency from our utilities and participation in decision-making is even more important as we face the current pandemic. [ Read More ]
Saving Appalachian streams for crayfish and communities
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Two imperiled crayfish will have more protected habitat in Appalachian streams if a plan by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is approved. The agency is taking public comment now. [ Read More ]
Dante: A beacon of hope for Southwest Virginia
Friday, October 25th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
The small community of Dante is bringing big dreams into action. Appalachian Voices volunteer Sara Lamb shares highlights of the Dante Community Association's work and reflects on what this progress means for Southwest Virginia. [ Read More ]
Appalachian Voices receives grant for solar in Southwest Virginia
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Appalachian Voices has received a federal grant to help further the mission of the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia to develop the region as a hub for the solar industry, creating jobs and community wealth.
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Say “no” to Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension
Thursday, September 12th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
The same company that has wracked up hundreds of water quality violations building the Mountain Valley Pipeline wants to extend the pipeline another 70 miles. A public comment period is open now. [ Read More ]
