13 Apr

June 1-2 Water Justice Summit at Virginia Tech

Events
Photo Credit Christi Root. June 1-2, 2018 Blacksburg, Virginia at Virginia Tech. The Water Justice Summit is a leadership development, networking, and skills-building gathering June 1-2 at Virginia Tech. The keynote panel and art exhibit are open to the general public...
13 Apr

Collins Fork Mine Hearing

Events, News, Take Action
On April 12, 2018, the WV Department of Environmental Protection held an informal conference, or public hearing, on proposed revisions to the Collins Fork Permit in Raleigh County. These revisions would allow Republic Energy, LLC to forgo reclamation efforts and […]
05 Apr

Now is the Time to End Self Bonding

Post Law
From WORC Now is the Time to End Self-Bonding makes the case for why Congress and states should act now to protect coal communities from picking up the bill for coal mine cleanup. A “self-bond” is a promise from a coal […]
27 Mar

Power to the People

Just Transition, News
Before the month gets away from us we wanted to make sure we shout out the major inspiration and victory that came out of the West Virginia teachers strike. For 9 days, teachers from all 55 counties filled the Capitol […]
27 Mar

Omnibus passes, RECLAIM does not

Just Transition, News, Policy
Last week, Congress passed the omnibus budget bill. The RECLAIM Act was not attached. It is infuriating and it is a cowardly decision on the part of the leaders in Congress. After all the sweat and passion that hundreds of people– […]
08 Mar

The Neely’s Creek Mine Public Hearing

Events, News, Take Action
Making our voices heard, helping out local communities members. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the community and speak out against the Neely’s Creek Mine! The Neely’s Creek Mine (permit 900-0047) in Pulaski County was issued in 2013, […]
26 Feb

Industrial Hemp in Appalachia

Events, Just Transition
Alliance member group Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards sponsored a hemp Panel at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise campus this past February to discuss the potential hemp has to boost the economy in Appalachia. “Industrial Hemp represents a unique […]
08 Feb

Loving and Remembering Vickie Terry

News, Take Action
Update: Vickie’s Celebration of Life will be held Aug 3-4 at the Rose Ridge Retreat in Clairfield, TN. Gifts or donations can be sent to her daughter April.   Optimistic. Hilarious. Passionate. Fierce. These are just a few words Alliance members […]
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