Good News for
Clean WaterThe Kentucky Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Appalachian Voices, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Kentucky Riverkeeper and others, upholding a judge’s decision to allow us to intervene in a settlement between two coal companies and state regulators. A strong editorial from the Lexington Herald-Leader rebuked Kentucky regulators for failing to protect the state’s water.
[ Read our blog for water specialist Eric Chance's take on the news! ]
Keep Coal Ash Out of the Transportation Bill!
For those living with the threat of polluted water and air, the status quo isn't good enough. Read more here.
[ Tell your senators to kick the coal ash amendment out of the Transportation bill! ]
AmeriCorps Project Conserve Position Openings
Appalachian Voices is seeking two stellar candidates for next year's Project Conserve. Learn more and apply here before May 22.
Polluting Our Democracy
In the latest issue of The Appalachian Voice we investigate the idea that this is the most polluter-friendly Congress in history.
From the Press Room
- Coalition Acts to Protect Virginia Rivers and Streams from Mining Pollution
- Community Groups File Lawsuit for Federal Coal Ash Protections
- TN Legislators Miss Another Opportunity to Protect State’s Mountains
- Tennessee Senate Dodges Historic Vote on Mountaintop Removal
- Historic Vote Today on Mountaintop Removal in Tennessee Legislature Has National Significance