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Abandoned Mine Land Policy Paper

Dixon, E & Bilbrey, K. Abandoned Mine Land Program: A Policy Analysis for Central Appalachia and the Nation. Report: AML Policy Priorities Group, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center, The Alliance for Appalachia. 8 July 2015. The AML Policy Priorities Group was […]

April Updates

Just Transition, News, Newsletter Archive, Policy

We’re excited to see the roll-out of a powerful new feature at iLoveMountains.org that works to show the ongoing impacts of mountaintop removal. For years, it was impossible to track the spread of mountaintop removal coal mining in Central Appalachia […]

Quakers Force PNC Bank to End Investment in Mountaintop Removal

Just Transition, News, Policy

Bowing to pressure from Quaker environmentalists, today PNC Bank announced that it will be restricting financing of mountaintop removal coal mining in Appalachia. The shift outlined in its 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report means PNC Bank will effectively cease its investment […]

Moving Forward Together: February Newsletter from The Alliance for Appalachia

Just Transition, News, Policy

Abandoned Mine Land Project Moving Forward A few weeks ago, President Obama announced the POWER+ Plan for the FY 2016 budget that prioritizes opportunities for economic diversification and development in coalfield communities, creating a large buzz (see News Updates below). This […]

Take Action: Protect Our Streams!

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Visit our partner site iLoveMountains to take action on this important issue! In the wake of a devastating chemical spill in West Virginia and decades of damaged water from mountaintop removal mining and other coal industry abuses, citizens have won […]

Obama Offers POWER+ Plan to Expand Funds to Coalfields, Incentivize Community Led Economic Development

Just Transition, News, Policy

Chatter about economic transition in the coalfields is growing, and Obama’s POWER+ Plan for FY16 has joined the conversation. The Alliance for Appalachia is excited to see a proposal in the administration’s budget for solid investment, reclamation and job creation […]

Join Us: Measure Obama's Legacy and Build Grassroots Power

Just Transition, News, Policy

Grassroots Progress Report Evaluates Obama’s Legacy in Appalachia As we near the end of 2014, it seems yet another year has passed without significant action from The Obama Administration to end the worst abuses of mountaintop removal. Five years […]

Grassroots Progress Report Evaluates Obama’s Legacy in Appalachia

Just Transition, News, Policy

The report discusses the Obama Administration’s successes and shortfalls in addressing the impacts of mountaintop removal and investing in a just and sustainable economy in Appalachia – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]

October 2014 Newsletter: Mending the Past, Protecting Our Future

Just Transition, News, Newsletter Archive, Policy

Abandoned Mine Lands Meeting a Success! At the end of October, our Economic Transition Committee, in conjunction with our AppFellow Kendall Bilbrey and Eric Dixon, AppFellow with the Appalachian Citizens Law Center, hosted a summit for folks across Central Appalachia […]

Press Release: Can communities influence mine cleanup, create jobs, and diversify our economy?

Just Transition, News, Policy

A diverse group including policy experts, scientists and community members is meeting to discuss effective use of Abandoned Mine Land dollars to improve communities in Central Appalachia. – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]

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