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The Supreme Court decision is bad, but there’s still a lot we can do to fight climate change
Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is a setback for climate progress, even as
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Tell Senator Manchin to Extend the Black Lung Excise Tax
Thousands of coal miners and their families rely on the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund to pay benefits for black lung disease — including health
Statement on Justice40 Announcement
CONTACT: Dan Radmacher, (540) 798-6683), dan@appvoices.org Today, the Biden Administration announced the first list of federal programs that are
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Albright Dam Removal Part of National River Cleanup Effort
The Albright Dam is the last dam in West Virginia on the Cheat River, and environmental groups say it has long been an impediment to fish migration.
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Even as 2022 Virginia General Assembly wraps up, threats of environmental rollbacks continue
By Appalachian Voices’ Virginia team: Peter Anderson, Robert Kell, Emily Piontek and Jessica Sims The Virginia General Assembly Building.In 2020
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Congress considers bills to address coal mining impacts at June hearing
The U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a hearing on June 9 to consider several pieces of legislation
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The Mountain Ascent — Issue 21
Summer is coming and activities are heating up all across the region! Check out
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The Mountain Ascent — Issue 20
Spring is around the corner! Along with the recent sunshine, there is a lot of good
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The Mountain Ascent — Issue 19
Happy new year! A toast to starting a year full of good news for Southwest
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Hands Across the Appalachian Trail event celebrates the AT and rallies MVP opponents
Activists and partners gather for the Hands Across the Appalachia Trail event. Photo by Russell ChisholmOn Saturday, May 28, more than 65 community
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Trash Trouts are Collecting Litter and Data on Waterway Pollution
The trash trout at Winkler’s Creek in Boone, N.C. sits filled with collected litter and woody debris. Photo courtesy of Tom Hansell.By Megan Pettey
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Trash Trouts are Collecting Litter and Data on Waterway Pollution
The trash trout at Winkler’s Creek in Boone, N.C. sits filled with collected litter and woody debris. Photo courtesy of Tom Hansell.By Megan Pettey
Our Communities Can’t Wait: Advocates Urge Biden Administration to Fill Vacant OSMRE Director Role ASAP
Watch the Press Conference See the Petition – (On Twitter here) CONTACT: Trey Pollard, 202-904-9187, trey@pollardcommunications.com Dan
Our communities can’t wait: Advocates urge Biden administration to fill vacant OSMRE director role ASAP
Watch the Press Conference See the Petition – (On Twitter here) CONTACT: Trey Pollard, 202-904-9187, trey@pollardcommunications.com Dan