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Latest Releases From Appalachian Voices

North Carolina again rejects fracked-gas Mountain Valley Pipeline extension

Community advocates herald Sen. Manchin’s coal-site reclamation bills

Coalition launches second round of funding for reclaiming coal sites

White House releases report on transitioning coal communities

New Virginia law sets up stakeholder process to diversify coal region’s economy

Major grant awarded for Appalachian Voices’ jobs, economic project in Southwest Virginia

Tom Cormons named to new White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council

Advocates call on Biden to stop TVA disconnections during pandemic

Bills to ensure coal communities are part of America’s economic recovery introduced in Congress

Federal funding can’t protect 100,000s of NC families from eviction and utility shutoffs

Southwest Virginia workgroup seeks bids for residential solar program

Tennessee Valley Authority must commit to 100% clean energy, align with Biden climate goals

Va. coalfield groups one step closer to state grant for innovative battery and electric manufacturing proposal

Community groups challenge Trump Administration’s rule for coal mining violations

Groups call on Biden administration to act swiftly on just transition