Campaigns to stop Tennessee Valley Authority’s proposed methane gas buildout are closing out 2023 with some major developments and eyeing next year as pivotal.
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Movements to stop TVA’s gas buildout gain momentum ahead of critical year
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 | Posted by Jen Lawhorne | 7 Comments
Guest post: Apply for a bonus 10 to 20% credit for solar project funding
Thursday, October 19th, 2023 | Posted by Guest Contributor | No Comments
Low-income communities across Appalachia can apply for a bonus 10 to 20% tax credit available to eligible solar projects. There’s a limited priority application window for this tax credit, which can be stacked on top of other solar incentives! [ Read More ]
What’s going on with Duke Energy?
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 | Posted by Maddy Koch | No Comments
Duke Energy is the largest electricity provider in North Carolina, and we believe Duke is not doing enough to help with increasing renewable energy in the state or keeping energy bills low for all customers. [ Read More ]
A step forward for clean water protections, but threats remain
Friday, October 6th, 2023 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | 1 Comment
In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule that restores certain protections for water under the Clean Water Act. The changes in the rule will give states and tribes more oversight over water protection within their boundaries. [ Read More ]
Rising strong together: Hurley’s recovery journey, a community listening session and the road ahead
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 | Posted by Amanda Killen | No Comments
The tight-knit community of Hurley lies in the heart of Buchanan County, Virginia. Hurley has long grappled with the devastating consequences of floods and mudslides. Over the years, these residents have faced countless challenges, but their spirit remains unbroken. [ Read More ]
Reviving North Tazewell, Va. — A Community’s Vision for East Riverside Drive
Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 | Posted by Amanda Killen | 1 Comment
We recently co-hosted a gathering with residents of North Tazewell, Virginia, to discuss options for revitalizing a once-thriving center of commerce in their town, the East Riverside Drive area. Residents and local advocates shared illuminating ideas! [ Read More ]
What the government spending fight means for Appalachia
Friday, September 1st, 2023 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments
Leaders in the Senate and the House need to come together to negotiate a final deal in order to keep the government funded. Appalachian Voices will keep fighting to fund these crucial programs and agencies to help protect coal mining communities and transition to clean energy. [ Read More ]
Appalachian success stories from climate infrastructure funding
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 | Posted by Guest Contributor | No Comments
In November 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, commonly known as the bipartisan infrastructure law, followed by other landmark legislation that, together, unlocked a wealth of federal climate infrastructure funding. [ Read More ]
Federal agency announces a proposed safety order for Mountain Valley Pipeline
Monday, August 21st, 2023 | Posted by Jessica Sims | 6 Comments
Now as MVP construction is resuming, communities along the pipeline’s route are alarmed at the danger of using the deteriorated components, fearing that the risk for cracks, weld failures, leaks and explosions has increased. [ Read More ]
Community, culture and creation: Working to bring new investments into the coalfields
Thursday, August 17th, 2023 | Posted by Emma Kelly | No Comments
Beginning in January 2023, four local environmental and social justice organizations held a series of community listening sessions, one in each coalfield county in Southwest Virginia. [ Read More ]
Miners, advocates voice their concerns about MSHA’s proposed silica rule
Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 | Posted by Quenton King | No Comments
Coal miners and black lung advocates filled several back rows of the auditorium at the Mine Safety and Health Administration Academy just outside of Beckley, West Virginia, on the morning of Aug. 10th to provide comments on the agency’s draft rule to protect miners from respirable silica dust. [ Read More ]
Gov. Youngkin’s attempt to repeal RGGI administratively violates the law
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 | Posted by Jen Lawhorne | 2 Comments
At the heart of Youngkin’s effort is the question: Is the governor allowed to do this? The answer is no, and Appalachian Voices, along with a number of our partner organizations represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, are going to court to enforce the law. [ Read More ]
