Front Porch Blog
Updates from Appalachia
Federal spending bill: Some good, and bad news for Appalachia
Congress included funding for several programs important for Appalachian communities, but failed to include the critical RECLAIM Act.
Alpha Natural Resources wants to use Coal River Mountain as a tire dump
The case of Republic Energy makes it clear that the deck is still stacked in favor of the coal industry. But that has never dissuaded Coal River Mountain Watch from challenging the industry and the agencies that enable it.
Holding pipeline profiteers accountable
The fossil fuel industry and monopoly utilities will not turn easily from their money-making course. We citizens must continue to hold them accountable.
Coal River Mountain is not a dump
Proposed revisions to the Collins Fork Permit do not meet any reclamation standards set forth to restore ecosystems, forests or garner resources for the community.
A bigger prize for our N.C. home energy contest!
We’re increasing the amount of our grand prize for our High Country Home Energy Makeover Contest for even more impact.
