2016 — (Oct/Nov) Archives < Page 3 of 4

Mine Reclamation Pilot Program Breaks Ground

By AV's Intern Team | October 7, 2016 |

A new Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization program has broken ground in Pennsylvania, with additional projects identified in West Virginia and Kentucky.

Agency Announces Coal Bonding Reform, Health Research Review

By AV's Intern Team | October 7, 2016 |

Federal surface mining regulators are revising measures to make sure coal companies have the resources to reclaim mined lands, and are funding a review of surface mining’s impact on human health.

Miners Protection Act Advances

By AV's Intern Team | October 7, 2016 |

Union coal miners, retirees and their families are one step closer to securing their pensions and benefits as the U.S. Senate Finance Committee approves the Miners Protection Act.

Dakota Access Pipeline Stopped, For Now

By Elizabeth E. Payne | October 7, 2016 |

As protests continue, the Obama administration stepped in to temporarily block the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Standing Against the Mountain Valley Pipeline

By AV's Intern Team | October 7, 2016 |

Throughout September, Appalachian Voices met with community members in Virginia and West Virginia to join forces in the fight to stop construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.

Gathering Communities in East Tennessee

By AV's Intern Team | October 7, 2016 |

Throughout August, Appalachian Voices worked with community members in East Tennessee to find ways to expand energy efficiency programs in their area.

Moving on Up…Stairs in Boone, N.C.

By AV's Intern Team | October 7, 2016 |

Our Boone, N.C., team has moved to a new office at 589 W. King St., Boone, N.C., 28607. Come visit if you’re in the area!

Alabama Coal Company Sued for Water Pollution and Other Shorts

By AV's Intern Team | October 7, 2016 |

Alabama coal company sued for water pollution, a petition to pause a nuclear plant, the price of metallurgical coal rises and other short energy stories from across the region.