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Posts Tagged ‘bipartisan infrastructure law’

Abandoned Mine Land cleanup disrupted by federal funding freeze

By Dan Radmacher | February 11, 2025 | 0
Heavy construction machinery sits beside a hug mound of mining waste.

As the Appalachian region is experiencing intense rainfall this week, the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is not processing state requests seeking approval for abandoned mine land reclamation projects according to state agency officials and congressional staff.

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The importance of sustained investment in our Appalachian communities

By Chelsea Barnes | January 23, 2025 | 1
small Appalachian downtown on a sunny day

Appalachian communities have been putting funding from two major federal laws to good use, adopting more sustainable and resilient forms of energy. Read about how recent executive orders and proposals from Congress could impact these popular programs.

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Statement by Appalachian Voices on impact of Trump energy executive orders on rural Appalachia

By Dan Radmacher | January 21, 2025 | 0

One of the many executive orders issued by President Donald Trump on his first day in office, “Unleashing American Energy,” ironically would stymie renewable energy growth.

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How the Department of Government Efficiency’s plans will harm Appalachian communities: Part 1

By Chelsea Barnes | December 18, 2024 | 0
Cartoon that reads "hi folks! We're two of the richest men in the world here to save you from jobs, clean water, safe roads, and bridges and other 'inefficiencies'!"

The Department of Government Efficiency’s proposal to cut funding for “unauthorized” programs would mean the end of programs and agencies that directly benefit Appalachians.

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Community members resist proposed Eastern Kentucky Prison

By Willie Dodson | December 3, 2024 | 1

A controversial prison project in Eastern Kentucky has resurfaced, despite community opposition that had kept the proposal at bay for several years.

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Conservation groups defend in court the ability of citizens to report problems with coal mines to federal authorities

By Dan Radmacher | September 24, 2024 | 0
man in green jacket stands in tall grass near small waterway flowing from two large pipes

Today, a federal judge approved a motion by conservation groups to join in the defense of a Biden administration rule that makes it easier for individuals and community organizations to report problems related to coal mining directly to federal regulators.

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Massive Funding Boost Spurs Coal Clean-up Efforts in Appalachia

By Lorelei Goff | September 13, 2024 | 0
An active construction site on a steep hillside shows building in progress on a retaining wall. Residential homes can be seen in the background.

Appalachian states received $725 million from the federal government this summer to clean up decades-old abandoned mines. Read about their efforts!

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Reducing Methane Emissions from Wells Could Create Tens of Thousands of Jobs

By AV's Intern Team | May 12, 2024 | 0

Decommissioning unplugged oil and gas wells and reducing emissions at operating wells in accordance with new federal guidelines would create tens of thousands of jobs across four states, according to a recent report.

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New Effort to Reduce ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

By Contributing Writers | May 9, 2024 | 0

The Environmental Protection Agency set stricter limits on the levels of certain PFAS chemicals in drinking water and is providing funding to test and treat public water systems and private wells.

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How McDowell County, West Virginia, is Addressing its Decades-old Water Problems

By Lorelei Goff | April 8, 2024 | 0
A white-bearded man in a blue t-shirt stands by a sink with water running from the faucet.

Federal funding and an innovative nonprofit program are key resources McDowell County, West Virginia is using to correct its decades-old problem with access to clean drinking water.

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