Posts Tagged ‘Coal mining’
Response to Spill Leads to Action Against Coal Polluter
Our Appalachian Water Watch team was able to document the spill of acidic water on Pine Creek as it occurred in real-time, spurring public outcry and state action against the mining company.
Read MoreHistoric Clean Water Act Settlement in KY
Following a five-year legal battle regarding thousands of violations of the Clean Water Act, Appalachian Voices and our partners finalized a settlement with Frasure Creek Mining and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet in December.
Read MoreWest Virginia Communities Still at Risk Despite Idled Mines
West Virginia communities, including Naoma and Sundial are still dealing with problems related to mountaintop removal coal mining. Toxic coal slurry impoundments, increased blasting and diminished water quality are among the challenges facing such communities at risk.
Read MoreCoal Company Accused of Intimidating Whistleblowers
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Murray Energy Corp. for violations after it sought to retaliate against miners who made complaints anonymously.
Read MoreOzone Regulations, Miner Health Care, Coal’s Decline
News briefs from across the energy sector.
Read MoreCitizens groups, Kentucky reach historic settlement with coal company over water pollution
Deal sends strong signal to incoming Bevin administration Contact: Erin Savage, Appalachian Voices, 206-769-8286, [email protected] Ted Withrow, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, 606-784-6885, [email protected] Pat Banks, Kentucky Riverkeeper, 859-200-7442, [email protected] Peter Harrison, Waterkeeper Alliance, 828-582-0422, [email protected] Alice Howell, Sierra Club, 859-420-8092, [email protected] Highlights of press coverage New York Times Louisville Courier-Journal Daily Independent (CNHI) Lexington Herald-Leader…
Read MoreAdvancing Quality of Life for Patients with Black Lung
Rural pulmonary rehabilitation helps patients struggling with black lung disease improve their well-being.
Read MoreVideo Shows Rare View of Mountaintop Removal Mining
CONTACT: Cat McCue, Communications Director, (434) 293-6373; [email protected] A short video released today by Appalachian Voices with stunningly detailed drone footage provides a rare view of mountaintop removal coal mining and the increasing proximity of this destructive form of mining to people living in Appalachia. The video also includes interviews with local citizens who want…
Read MoreGroups Seek to Ensure Ky. Enforces Clean Water Law
Contacts: Eric Chance, Appalachian Voices, 828-262-1500, [email protected] Ted Withrow, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, 606-782-0998 (c), [email protected] Pat Banks, Kentucky Riverkeeper, 859-200-7442, [email protected] Pete Harrison, Waterkeeper Alliance, 828-582-0422, [email protected] Adam Beitman, Sierra Club, 202-675-2385, [email protected] Frankfort – A coalition of citizens groups today filed a motion to intervene in a state enforcement action against Frasure Creek…
Read MoreRevisions Expected for Surface Mine Blasting Rules
The federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced that it will revise current rules to prevent toxic gas emissions from surface coal mine blasting operations.
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