Activism Archives < Appalachian Voices

Community Efforts to Stop Construction of Rockwool Plant in West Virginia Continue

By AV's Intern Team | October 11, 2019 |

Residents of Jefferson County, W.Va., are working to stop a proposed stone insulation manufacturing plant in the area.

Contending with Contamination in Minden, W.Va.

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 |

Minden, W.Va., residents have been plagued with toxic PCBs for decades. Now the town is on the Superfund list and residents are once again calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to relocate the entire community.

Neighbors of Mountaintop Removal Testify Before Congress

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 |

Community member testifies before congress

In April, people living near coal strip mines testified before a U.S. House subcommittee about how mountaintop removal coal mining has affected their lives and communities.

Member Spotlight: Sister Beth Davies

By AV's Intern Team | April 8, 2019 |

Sister Beth Davies is a committed community advocate who has helped advance addiction treatment environmental protection in her area.

Community resists proposed strip mine in Ohio State Forest

By Willie Dodson | February 18, 2019 |

scenic photo of lake contrasted with coal mine photo

The grassroots group Friends of Perry State Forest formed to fight a proposed 550-acre strip mine in Southeast Ohio’s Perry State Forest. A key public meeting is set for Feb. 26.

Kentuckians Petition State to Block Surface Mining Near Two Towns

By Molly Moore | February 12, 2019 |

Filers of the petition argue that future surface coal mining near Benham and Lynch, Ky., would harm residents’ health and enjoyment of the area, as well as the towns’ historic character and attempts to attract tourism.