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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 03/10/2026

Virginia’s Buffer Summit & Celebration is heading to Southwest Virginia! 🌳 Join our friends at the @James River Association and other streamside restoration partners from across the commonwealth on Wednesday, October 14, at Hungry Mother State Park. 👉 To register: loom.ly/EsTMEXY

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 01/10/2026

Today we joined dozens of Natl. Black Lung Association members in DC to bring coal communities’ voices to lawmakers. We’re talking about rising #BlackLung, stronger silica dust protections & barriers to benefits. Black lung is at a 50-year high. Miners deserve better. appvoices.org/actions/blac...

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 26/09/2026

Black lung disease among U.S. coal miners has reached its highest level in decades, while miners who are sick or disabled are facing years-long battles to receive federal benefits. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/se…

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 25/09/2026

Have you signed up to receive The Appalachian Voice newsletter? If not, you’re missing out on stories that highlight the people, challenges and beauty of Appalachia. 💚 🔗 Subscribe today: appvoices.org/voice/subscribe

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 25/09/2026

What does it mean to #GiveLikeDolly? Showing up for your neighbors. Investing in your community. Protecting the place you call home. 🦋 Consider donating to help us protect our “Tennessee mountain home” and beyond. 🔗 donate.appvoices.org/give/551720#!/…

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 22/09/2026

Black lung disability payments haven't kept up with inflation. A new bill — the Support Our Miners Act — aims to fix this by increasing the disability benefit and tying it to inflation. Tell your lawmakers: America's miners with black lung disease deserve a raise! loom.ly/xkMG16s

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 19/09/2026

The #Monongahela National Forest in #WV is a national treasure. But the Forest Service wants to close a portion of it to public use so that a coal company can haul coal through it, putting waterways and sensitive species at risk. Tell the U.S. Forest Service: Protect the Mon!

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 11/09/2026

The construction of a new monument celebrating labor history in Pound, Virginia, is nearly complete! Planning started when the town received funding from the Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project and was developed through a series of community-led conversations. loom.ly/M9II29U

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 09/09/2026

Picking Up Pound, a new community association for the town of Pound, Virginia, held their monthly meeting last month. The group is geared toward community growth, local investment and celebrating the town’s historical and cultural heritage.

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 07/09/2026

Happy #LaborDay! 🎉 Our offices are closed in honor of this important federal holiday that celebrates the achievements of workers and the labor movement.

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 02/09/2026

Residents of Gary, WV filed a federal lawsuit against Taishan Resources and its affiliate Taishan Coal LLC, which claims that Taishan is responsible for contaminating Gary’s sole water supply through its surface mine, which is on the same property as the city’s wellhouse. loom.ly/Z0ba4ag

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 01/09/2026

The group is calling on Rogers to co-sponsor the Support Our Miners Act. The bill aims to increase the monthly black lung disability benefit — which has not kept up with the cost of living — and would tie it to inflation going forward. loom.ly/JRwt-V8

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 29/08/2026

The Trump-Vance administration wants to make it harder for the public to weigh in on proposed data centers and new power plants. The EPA plans to eliminate a public input requirement for air pollution permits for new data centers and the power plants required to run them. loom.ly/_S1DTHU

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 29/08/2026

Can you imagine listening to this noise for 10 to 12 hours a day? This footage shows what an East Tennessee landowner recently experienced because Enbridge, a massive fuel company, is building a 122-mile methane gas pipeline to deliver gas to TVA’s new gas plant in Kingston, TN. #NoTVAPipelines

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 24/08/2026

WV Sen. Jim Justice’s family is facing millions of dollars in new financial and legal liabilities, including $2.9 million in fines from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection for pollution and other environmental violations on the family’s coal mines. loom.ly/tX5APjo

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 24/08/2026

We’ve created a new map that uses public abandoned mineland data to allow the public to easily explore the status of abandoned mineland sites across the country and search for AML issues in their own communities. loom.ly/sJMLKjU

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 22/08/2026

Just days after a new study found that black lung disease has reached its highest rates in 50 years, the Trump-Vance administration has doubled down on its delay of a Biden-era rule to protect miners from deadly silica dust. loom.ly/jSZ-QHU

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 22/08/2026

“It may not be enough to address the fact that ordinary households in Tennessee are already struggling to pay their energy bills." — Nikki Luke www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/co…

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 21/08/2026

Gary, WV, residents filed a federal lawsuit against Taishan Coal LLC and Taishan Resources LLC seeking to force the coal mining and processing company to provide a replacement drinking water source for the community because it has polluted the city’s current water supply. loom.ly/61yYz5A

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 19/08/2026

Major floods hit West Virginia over the weekend, and Charleston and Kanawha County officials have created a survey to help assess the damage (link in comments). We’re keeping all those affected by the floods in our thoughts. loom.ly/8ib_ZBY

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 14/08/2026

“Decisions about coal ash have consequences for the people breathing the air, drinking the water & living in the communities surrounding these sites,” said Jessica Waller-Downs, daughter of a late Kingston coal ash spill cleanup worker, at a hearing about coal ash storage at TVA's Kingston plant.

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 13/08/2026

“One thing rings crystal clear. The workers who’ve powered this country since before my grandfather’s time have always deserved better treatment than they’ve received from the federal government and the coal companies,” writes Appalachian Voices’ Rance Garrison. loom.ly/P8QnZ34

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 06/08/2026

A new NIOSH research letter has found that black lung rates in Appalachia are at their highest level in nearly 50 years. 🔗 More from @npr.org: loom.ly/scn9NDc

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 04/08/2026

We all want clean water and healthy communities. But misinformation about #CoalAsh — the waste left behind after burning coal for electricity — puts this at risk. 🔗 Speak up about coal ash storage today: appvoices.org/actions/speak-up-abou…

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 30/07/2026

Our wins and progress at Appalachian Voices begin with dedicated and passionate people like you. If you care about Appalachia’s future, we’d love for you to become a member this summer! 🔗 Consider making a gift today: appvoices.org/donate. #Nonprofit #Donations #Donate #Appalachia

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 27/07/2026

Our friends at Building Community Not Prisons are calling on Congress to rescind the $500 million for a new prison in Letcher County, Kentucky. Tell Congress: stop this prison and invest in real solutions for Letcher County instead. loom.ly/pImC6a4

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 27/07/2026

“This is unacceptable,” writes Tennessee State Senator Heidi Campbell for The Tennessean. 🔗 Read more about #TVA from Campbell: www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/co…

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 24/07/2026

Abingdon's ElderSpirit community members are thrilled with their new energy savings, with several residents reporting bills as low as $8 per month! Community members gathered to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting of the community’s new solar arrays last week. loom.ly/9HS4avQ

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 24/07/2026

Appalachian Voices is #hiring! We’re looking for a part-time Black Lung Coordinator to join our Coal Impacts team and help build grassroots power with individuals impacted by black lung. 🗓️ Apply by Aug. 13 for early consideration: appalachian.bamboohr.com/careers/58

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 22/07/2026

Miners with black lung disease are eligible for a monthly disability benefit; but this monthly payment has not kept up with inflation for decades. A new bill would raise the black lung disability benefit. Judy Riffe of a WV Black Lung Association explains why this matters. loom.ly/zTiSF40

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 18/07/2026

What’s happening at TVA? Leah McCord at Appalachian Voices breaks down: ➡️ What’s in TVA’s long-term energy roadmap (spoiler: it’s not great) ➡️ What the plan means for you and me (potential for higher #ElectricBills, more pollution, etc.) ➡️ What we can do about it (submit a public comment!)

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 16/07/2026

🌞 It was a bright day for clean energy savings in Southwest Virginia Tuesday, as Abingdon's Elder Spirit retiree community hosted a ribbon cutting celebration for the community's new solar system!

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 15/07/2026

We've been partnering with Green Forests Work to restore a former coal mine site near Clinchco, Virginia. Now, a site that was covered in autumn olive and other invasive species will be restored to its native beauty. loom.ly/BvArYYc

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 10/07/2026

A bill introduced in Congress would increase the monthly payments for coal miners with black lung disease and their families and help the monthly benefit catch up to more than 50 years of rising costs. loom.ly/Umt5kS4

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 09/07/2026

Did you get this email from #DominionEnergy? Dominion says the fuel portion of a typical bill rose about $8/month starting July 1. That charge covers burning fossil fuels like methane gas and coal for electricity, and buying power from other providers.

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 09/07/2026

Coal miners and their families have been asking lawmakers for years to raise black lung benefits. Tell your lawmakers: Support a black lung disability benefits increase NOW! appvoices.org/actions/black-lung-st…

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 04/07/2026

Happy #4thOfJuly! 🇺🇸 For 250 years, we have organized to defend our rights, support our communities & protect the land, air, & water. By staying engaged & making our voices heard, we can continue working toward the promise of life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness for all. 📸: Jimmy Davidson

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 30/06/2026

Miners with black lung and their families deserve a raise! Today, three U.S. representatives introduced the Support Our Miners Act, a bill that will increase the black lung disability payment that miners and their families receive. loom.ly/gbT8IQg

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 26/06/2026

We notified the Tennessee Valley Authority that the federal utility’s construction and operation of its newly built Cumberland Gas Plant alongside the nearby coal plant violates the federal Clean Air Act. Read our full statement with our partners: appvoices.org/2026/06/26/cumberland…

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 25/06/2026

Appalachian Voices is #hiring! We’re seeking a dynamic, passionate and strategic Virginia Field Coordinator to build statewide grassroots power and engagement. Apply now: appalachian.bamboohr.com/careers/57

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 24/06/2026

We joined a coalition of conservation groups in declaring our intent to sue Aurevo Resources for releasing sediment, metals and other pollutants from seven surface mines into the river, and for failing to clean up the mines. loom.ly/u9Qr5c0

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 19/06/2026

Our offices are closed today, June 19, in observance of #Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. 💚🖤❤️

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 18/06/2026

The Justice family’s coal companies are known for regularly violating environmental and safety laws and failing to pay their fines. Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s directive to halt the investigation before prosecutors received subpoenaed records is concerning. loom.ly/3Xzc-Fg

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 17/06/2026

Mobile billboards are rolling around VA's state capitol this week with a simple message for legislators: Make #DataCenters use clean energy & stop polluting local communities. Tell your legislators to put communities before data centers: appvoices.org/actions/no-dirty-ener…

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 17/06/2026

An amendment to provide $50 million in funding to address West Virginia's ongoing water crisis failed to advance in the U.S. House earlier this month. Many West Virginians continue to deal with dirty, polluted water that is unsafe to drink and that causes skin irritations. loom.ly/-Bu3qNM

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 15/06/2026

The #Monongahela National Forest is under threat again. New companies want to reopen mining at the same site we helped close—and #WestVirginia regulators have already granted “advanced approval.” Sign our petition urging WVDEP to protect our public lands: loom.ly/bjYYfMY

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 12/06/2026

The #EPA announced that it will accept comments on its proposal to roll back #CoalAsh rules through 6/29. Stand up for our communities and water by telling the EPA to keep coal ash protections in place! loom.ly/chrYSeM

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 11/06/2026

Environmental groups are preparing to sue Clearco Processing Corporation for conducting unauthorized surface mining-related activities in the Monongahela National Forest in violation of federal and state laws. appvoices.org/2026/06/10/clearco-noi

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 10/06/2026

Communities nationwide are speaking out against toxic #CoalAsh. On Tuesday, advocates rallied at #EPA HQ in Washington, DC, urging strong protections for our drinking water & environment. Deadline to oppose the rollback: Fri, 6/12. ✍️ the petition today! loom.ly/ZEo09KM 📸 @SierraClub.org

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 05/06/2026

Members of our team were proud to support Jessica Waller-Downs and Betty Johnson of the Kingston Coal Ash Worker Protection Group during a recent congressional briefing on coal ash regulations. @earthjustice.org 📸: Gabrielle Lichtenstein

Jessica Waller-Downs and Betty Johnson testify at a recent congressional briefing about coal ash regulations.

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