Posts Tagged ‘Sierra Club’
Learn more about the hazards of coal ash and TVA’s plans at July 30 community meeting
The Sierra Club and Appalachian Voices are co-hosting a community meeting in Kingston, Tennessee, on July 30 to discuss the Tennessee Valley Authority’s plans to manage and store the massive amounts of hazardous coal ash it is responsible for.
Read MoreConservationists declare intent to sue Aurevo Resources for illegally releasing mining pollution into the Cherry River
Today, a coalition of conservation groups gave Aurevo Resources notice of its intent to sue over the mining company’s violations of the Clean Water Act and mining regulations.
Read MoreEnvironmental groups put Clearco on notice of intent to sue over illegal coal haul road through the Monongahela National Forest
Today, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club sent a 60-day notice of intent to sue Clearco Processing Corporation for conducting unauthorized surface mining-related activities in the Monongahela National Forest in violation of federal and state laws.
Read MoreGroups challenge FERC certificate for SSEP pipeline
Several environmental groups filed a challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s certificate for the controversial Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP pipeline.
Read MoreJudge blocks Clean Water Act permit for mountaintop removal mine on Coal River Mountain
Today, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia ruled in favor of Coal River Mountain Watch, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, Appalachian Voices and Sierra Club, blocking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ decision to grant a Clean Water Act permit for valley fills associated with the Turkeyfoot Surface Mine.
Read MoreGroups sue Trump’s Office of Surface Mining over rollback of coal mining oversight rule
Appalachian Voices, Citizens Coal Council and Sierra Club are suing the Trump administration over a new rule making it harder for individuals and communities impacted by coal mining to hold state regulators and mining companies accountable for environmental and public safety violations.
Read MoreGroups ask D.C. Circuit to set aside FERC certificate for MVP Southgate gas pipeline
Today, seven conservation and community groups filed a court challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s authorization for Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to construct the MVP Southgate gas pipeline.
Read MoreJoin Appalachian Voices and partners for a webinar about the Tennessee Valley Authority’s coal plant extensions
On March 25, Appalachian Voices, Sierra Club, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning and our partners will host a webinar about how the Tennessee Valley Authority recently eliminated public input on a major decision that could have lasting impacts on our region.
Read MoreEnvironmental groups challenge Virginia water permit for controversial MVP Southgate pipeline
Today, environmental groups filed a legal challenge to the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension’s water permit in Virginia.
Read MoreU.S. Army Corps of Engineers approves permit for SSEP pipeline
Yesterday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit for the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, an interstate pipeline proposed by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.
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