Coal Ash Cleanup
Duke Energy has spent six months cleaning up its Dan River coal spill, the third worst in U.S. history, and got a whopping six percent removed. [ Read More ]
One fish, two fish … Dead fish
A study published this month provides strong new evidence that mountaintop removal coal mining in Appalachia is devastating downstream fish populations.[ Read More ]
EPA Permitting Court Decision
A ruling by U.S. Court of Appeals today is clear and affirms what advocates working to end the destruction of Appalachian mountains and streams have been saying for years. [Read more]
Obama’s Climate Action Plan
Since the release of his administration’s Climate Action Plan, has Obama made strides in developing a clean energy economy and protecting the environment? [ Read more ]
From the Press Room
- Environmental community calls for major changes to North Carolina House’s coal ash bill
- Community Impacts of Controversial Coalfields Expressway Project in Va. to Receive Thorough Review
- Groups Seek Protection of Virginia Waterways from Mining Pollution
- Appalachian region will benefit from Obama, EPA plan to cut carbon pollution
- EPA Proposal for Toxic Coal Pollutant Won’t Protect Clean Water
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