From Appalachia to Borikén

20 Nov

From Appalachia to Borikén

Environmental Justice, Events, Just Transition, News, Policy, Uncategorized

To say we’ve covered some ground this year would be an understatement. Alliance members and staff have been around the world! Earlier this month, we traveled as a group to Borikén (Puerto Rico) for the Gulf South to Appalachia Formation‘s […]

13 Nov

Solidarity not Charity: Mutual Aid in Appalachia

Events, Just Transition, News

Last month, more than 50 people and dozens of groups came together from across 7 Appalachian states to share ideas, skills and resources that will make us stronger and more powerful mutual aid organizers. From the free tables to the […]

25 Jan

Community-Based Indigenous Organization Acquires Property on Proposed Federal Prison Site

Environmental Justice, Just Transition, Member & Ally Posts, News

– Part of Grassroots Effort to Ensure a Different Future for Eastern Kentucky The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ construction proposal conflicts with plans to restore the land under Indigenous stewardship.

words like strength, solidarity, and collective self-defense and other words that describe community resilience form a 'word cloud' on a black background

03 Oct

[Updated] SOS: Short & Long Term Relief Support Needed

Environmental Justice, Just Transition, News, Take Action, Uncategorized

You’ve seen the news. Yes, it’s as bad as it looks, and worse! Climate disasters are becoming more frequent and more devastating, thanks to fossil fuel companies’ power and greed. We’ll dig into this more in upcoming posts but for […]

SWVA Small Nuclear Reactor Forum

Events, Just Transition, Member & Ally Posts, News

Thanks to Appalachian Voices for this original post and graphic. Curious about the efforts to potentially site small modular nuclear reactors in Southwest Virginia? Join us next week at an open forum that will provide information and allow residents to […]

19 Sep

The Alliance for Appalachia + 185 Organizations Oppose Legislation Fast-Tracking A New Prison in Eastern Kentucky

Environmental Justice, Just Transition, Member & Ally Posts, News, Policy

September 19, 2023 Contact: Emily Posner, General Counsel, Voice of the Experienced emily@voiceoftheexperienced.org, (225) 746-8820 Both the Trump and Biden Administrations sought to defund the construction of FCI Letcher. Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 185 organizations delivered a letter to Congress urging […]

01 Aug

We’re hiring!

Environmental Justice, Just Transition, News

Come work with the Alliance for Appalachia! We are hiring a co-coordinator to support the vision of Alliance member organizations, and to coordinate operations, fundraising and digital communications for our regional coalition.

30 Mar

EJ for All Act Prioritizes Our Communities

Environmental Justice, Just Transition, News, Policy, Take Action

Often referred to as “The People’s Bill,” the legislation is rooted in the moral principle that everyone has the right to pure air, clean water, and an environment that enriches life.

01 Aug

EJ for All Act Passes Committee Markup

Environmental Justice, Events, Just Transition, Member & Ally Posts, News

The Alliance for Appalachia supports the Environmental Justice For All Act (H.R. 2021) as legislation rooted in the moral principle that all people have the right to clean air, water, and soil. We need the safeguards in this bill to […]

01 Aug

House passes STREAM Act – A bill

Actions, Bonding, Just Transition, Member & Ally Posts, News, Policy, Post Law, Take Action

Acid mine drainage is one of the most visible and costly impacts of coal mining, turning Appalachian waterways rust orange with dangerous pollution and threatening the health of people and wildlife. Remediation of this pollution requires long-term treatment facilities and […]