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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 Report Released

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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. Despite the disastrous coal cleaning chemical spill in January that left […]

Grassroots Progress Report Evaluates Obama’s Legacy in Appalachia

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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 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]

What Comes Next? Communities Gather to Discuss Abandoned Mine Lands

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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 […]

October 2014 Newsletter: Mending the Past, Protecting Our Future

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

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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. – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]

September 2014 Newsletter

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Thanks for helping make “Our Water, Our Future” such a huge success! The Alliance for Appalachia was honored to host dozens of Appalachian community leaders in DC this September, along with allies from across the country, to fight for our water and […]

Register now for the AML Policy Priorities Group's In-Person Meeting

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Hello from the AML Research and Action Team! We have officially launched registration for our in-person meeting, October 27th at the Breaks Interstate Park. What can you expect at this meeting? An opportunity for interested community groups across Appalachia and […]

Successful Rally at the White House Council on Environmental Quality

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Today dozens of residents from Appalachia and allies from across the country rallied at the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). Those wishing to contact the CEQ to support residents can take action here. This office oversees the Environmental […]

Press Release for Our Water, Our Future Event

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Appalachian Leaders Bring Message to Obama Administration to Keep Promises on Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Citizens to meet with agency officials and Congress, and hold “Our Water, Our Future” public rally – – – – – – – – – […]