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ReImagine Appalachia

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Reimagine Appalachia is dedicated to making sure that no matter what we look like or the size of our bank account, everyone who lives here can have a good job, is cared for, can put down roots for the future, and leave healthy land for their children.

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
📍ReImagine Appalachia's Sustainable Manufacturing Research Analyst, Bikash Gupta, presented our coalition's asset mapping of regional industrial strengths and assets that could be redeveloped at the Esri Conference in New York City. Excited to share our coalition's work with the GIS community! 🗺️
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🤝Together, our coalition is taking a community-centered approach to bringing back manufacturing jobs and, more importantly, creating opportunities for the disadvantaged. Help us ensure a coal miner's life looks much brighter in the near future. Donate: loom.ly/J--Kchs
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Black lung rates are at a 50-year high. To understand the dangers of this upsurge, watch the full discussion with the WV Mine Wars Museum about the disease’s history and lasting impacts. Full interview: loom.ly/AYuqYf0 @wvminewars.bsky.social
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Learn how the Oak Run Solar Project has put a temporary stop to all the BA-A-AAHD news related to solar development in Ohio. Now the state's largest solar project, it will also host 1,000 grazing sheep! Learn more here: loom.ly/4EzK79A #Solar #Ohio #Sheep #agrivoltaics
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Ohio’s biggest solar project finally gets permit after long legal…
Regulators’ approval of Oak Run Solar after a court forced them to consider more evidence is a rare clean-energy win in a state where it's tough to build…
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Bloomberg Law is covering ReImagine Appalachia's and the @appcitizenslaw.bsky.social's new black lung report in this article. #CoalMining #BlackLung
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Decline in Coal Miner Safety Linked to Federal Cuts, Report Says
The sweeping overhaul of mine safety enforcement under the Trump administration coupled with its demand to produce more coal threatens the safety of miners, a new analysis finds.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
People need childcare, transportation, and housing assistance to fill these roles. Fixing this to help grow local economies requires comprehensive community-centered policies from state and federal governments. loom.ly/xTtz8Ss #Appalachia #Manufacturing
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Ohio's manufacturing sector needs workers. A new program aims to fill the gap
Ohio's manufacturing industry estimates it'll need 35,000 workers every year to meet growing demand.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for the #SustainablePittsburghSummit on Wednesday, November 18, at PPG Paints Arena. Connect with business executives, sustainability leaders, and innovators to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for lasting local impact. Register @ SustainablePittsburgh.org/summit
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Together, our coalition is taking a community-centered approach to bolster our region's strongest sectors. Please help us urge Congress to support the proven programs our region needs before the FY27 budget deadline on December 11. Please consider donating to our cause: loom.ly/J--Kchs
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
TODAY at 6 PM at Pitt-Greensburg for a conversation on Pennsylvania’s orphaned oil and gas wells, environmental protection, and creating family-sustaining union jobs. 🌱🔧 Register here: loom.ly/slFa9Z8 📍 Campana Chapel & Lecture Center University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg Campus
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Westmoreland County Town Hall
Wednesday September 30, 2026 6:00 pm University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg Campus Campana Chapel and Lecture Center 150 Finoli Dr, Greensburg PA 15601 Pennsylvania has as many as 700,000 abandoned oil and gas wells leaking methane and contaminating our water — yet in over 35 years, the state has only plugged about 3,500. This is one of our most urgent environmental and economic challenges, and with Governor Shapiro included $19 million in the state budget we are ready t...
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🪨As rates of black lung disease soar and safety deregulation persists, tune in to hear what is at stake and what actions can be taken to course-correct! Watch the stream on October 6 by tuning in to our social channels! #BlackLung #Solidarity #Appalachia #Workers
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We partnered with architecture students at Pennsylvania State University to reimagine shuttered coal plants. By prioritizing local economies and environmental health, their concepts show what's possible when community vision meets innovative architecture. Read here: loom.ly/BYBffnM
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
TOMORROW: Tuesday, September 29, at 12pm ET via Zoom – Learn about how the Allegheny Trail and the outdoor economy can pave the way for systems-level change and economic growth across West Virginia and Appalachia. Register here: loom.ly/VkAeYjs #Appalachia #AlleghenyTrail
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Bi-Weekly Coalition Update Call - ReImagine Appalachia
Tuesday, September 29, at 12pm ET via Zoom - Learn about how the Allegheny Trail and the outdoor economy can pave the way for systems-level change and economic growth across West Virginia and Appalachia.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The rates of black lung disease are the highest they have been since 1978. 📄NEW REPORT by RA and @appcitizenslaw.bsky.social tracking the erosion of mine safety and health that has taken place from Jan 2025-Sept. 2026. Report: loom.ly/hJOTeW4
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
APPALACHIA — As the rate of deadly black lung disease among veteran coal miners hits a fifty-year high, RA and ACLC are releasing a new analysis of the policy decisions from the Trump Administration related to miner safety and health since January 2025. loom.ly/3JhxtaI
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PRESS ADVISORY: New Analysis Shows Devastating Scale of Trump Administration’s Cuts to Mine Safety and Black Lung Policies
APPALACHIA — As the rate of deadly black lung disease among veteran coal miners hits a fifty-year high, ReImagine Appalachia and the Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center are releasing a new analysis of the policy decisions from the Trump Administration related to miner safety and health since January 2025. The findings are jarring, showing that over the last 500 days, the Administration’s approach to coal miner safety and health has been marked by disinvestment and regulatory rollbacks of initiat...
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Appalachian Citizens' Law Center @appcitizenslaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join us and @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social tomorrow for the release of a new report tracking major milestones regarding #minesafety and health - via Zoom. Register at the link below:
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Who Pays the Price? Cuts to Mine Safety and Health Programs Under the Trump Administration - ReImagine Appalachia
Sep 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET via Zoom - Join the Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and ReImagine Appalachia for a discussion of a new report tracking major milestones regarding mine safety and health f...
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🪨 Rates of black lung are the highest they have been since 1978. To understand the dangers of this upsurge, join us for a discussion about the disease's history and lasting impacts on the Appalachian region. Stream by tuning in to our social channels!
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Floyd County, KY is using buyouts to purchase property from willing residents in flood-prone areas to use the land for flood mitigation efforts. Learn about regionwide disaster resiliency efforts by visiting the Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition's website: loom.ly/LVxAkYE
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
MEPs are estimated to generate a return on investment of $17 for every one dollar invested. By funding these organizations, we not only create jobs in Appalachian states but also strengthen national prosperity and competitiveness. Learn more : loom.ly/TVhQ4tM #InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join us for an hour-long intentional reset with self-care expert Robin Lesko, whose background includes counseling and ecotherapy. Register @ loom.ly/XbajdEI #SelfCare #Counseling #Appalachia #Advocacy
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How can we encourage the reuse of old industrial sites and brownfields for data centers? Join us for an exploration of how data centers could bring new income to abandoned sites while also encouraging economic diversification. 📈 loom.ly/VMG8OyA #Appalachia #DataCenters
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Data Centers and Brownfields: Can Abandoned Sites be Transformed Into Advanced Industrial Zones Where Co-Located Industries Share Energy, Waste Management and Other Services? - ReImagine Appalachia
A New Deal that Works for Us: Now is the time to come together and reimagine a 21st century economy for the Ohio Valley that's good for workers, communities, and the environment.
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Appalachian Citizens' Law Center @appcitizenslaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Join the Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social for a discussion of a new report tracking major milestones regarding mine safety and health from January 2025-September 2026 - via Zoom September 25. Register at the link below:
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Who Pays the Price? Cuts to Mine Safety and Health Programs Under the Trump Administration - ReImagine Appalachia
Sep 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET via Zoom - Join the Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and ReImagine Appalachia for a discussion of a new report tracking major milestones regarding mine safety and health f...
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Central Appalachian Network @cannetwork.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Read our latest blog post on how Floyd County is gaining traction with research and studies to build their "prosiliency" plan.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Hear ReImagine Appalachia's Nepali-born Sustainable Manufacturing Research Analyst, Bikash Gupta, discuss climate justice and how economically disadvanteged regions such as Appalachia or those in the Global South are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Donate: loom.ly/4fgcA7E
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The ReImagine team had a great discussion with Metro News about our new sign-on letter, which urges Congress to strengthen investments in regional manufacturing to account for jobs lost. Listen here: loom.ly/DMzPHDw Timestamp: Thursday Sept 10th, hour 2, at 49:25 sec
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Podcasts - WV MetroNews
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Hear Brooke Ripley, Fine Artist, Environmentalist, and Scientist, discuss Rural Action’s True Pigments initiative, which extracts minerals from acid mine drainage to create commercial pigments that can be used in paints and art supplies! Watch the full interview here: loom.ly/n8Asv6c
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Steep rise in electricity bills means that some people are risking their health through insufficient heating/cooling of their homes, and are forced to choose between paying these bills and buying food and medicine. Learn mechanisms to address the affordability crisis here: loom.ly/XEdJWvw
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BLOG: Energy Affordability and Preventing Data Center-Driven Energy Price Increases
One big reason for increased energy infrastructure costs is new data centers. Residential consumers are worried about data centers’ increasing electricity demand, fearing that utilities will pass on the cost of associated infrastructure buildouts.
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John Kostyack @kostyack.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Had the pleasure of discussing the data center boom with super-smart and interesting folks, starting w CA Forward's great leader @katenrg.bsky.social and also Priyanka Mohanty of UAW's Center for Manufacturing a Green Economy and Dana Kuhnline of @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social.
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When the Data Center Comes to Town │ California Dreamshot Ep 6
YouTube video by caforward
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This book by our friend Patricia Demarco captures the process, plans, and results of the ReImagine Appalachia campaign as a success story and a testament to the power of grassroots organizing for climate action, social equity, and racial justice! Find here: loom.ly/FFevlg0
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Sep 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET via Zoom – Join the Appalachian Citizens' Law Center and ReImagine Appalachia for a discussion of a 📄NEW REPORT tracking major milestones regarding mine safety and health from January 2025-September 2026. Register here: loom.ly/jZ3jx5E
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Who Pays the Price? Cuts to Mine Safety and Health Programs Under the Trump Administration - ReImagine Appalachia
Sep 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET via Zoom - Join the Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and ReImagine Appalachia for a discussion of a new report tracking major milestones regarding mine safety and health f...
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Data centers are demanding high amounts of energy in Ohio, causing home energy bills to spike. New solar projects like this provide stable and reliable energy generation. learn more here: loom.ly/8jhTiCs #InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Here we'll discuss why this disaster should not be treated as “just more bad news” but as a rallying cry to find solutions and common values to help us take collective action on building more resilient economies and infrastructure. Watch by visiting our social media channels.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
ReImagine Appalachia remembers 9/11 and those who were lost. 🇺🇸 www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyrjw1yj… #911 #NeverForget
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'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
More affordable streamgages are becoming available. While they still aren't cheap perse, their benefits to communities can be immensely worth the cost if floodwaters rise. loom.ly/yrprdBE #DisasterMitigation #Appalachia
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As flooding gets more frequent in central Appalachia, streamgages could offer advance warning
As extreme weather becomes more common because of climate change, scientists say streamgages could help communities prepare for future floods.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Visit our socials on September 17th at noon ET to learn how True Pigments is turning acid mine drainage from a liability into an asset! #AcidMineDrainage #Sustainability #WaterIsLife #Art
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
⛰️SO COOL: A people’s choice contest celebrating the world-class products manufactured in the Mountain State! loom.ly/4UC5GYk #Appalachia #West Virginia
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Coolest Thing Made in WV | 2026 Nominations
Discover West Virginia-made products, follow the 2026 tournament, and vote for the Coolest Thing Made in WV.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Engage with leaders, workers, and advocates from across Pennsylvania as we explore how to build the labor movement, strengthen learning and career opportunities, and accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy with opportunity for all. Register @ loom.ly/pm2n3gA #Sustainability
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Honoring 250 Years of Work. Building What Comes Next. - ReImagine Appalachia
September 25th, 2026 - Join us for a one-day summit exploring the future of labor and the evolving workforce in Pennsylvania and across the nation.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
ReImagine Appalachia celebrates Labor Day. We invite you to read the letter to learn why the coalition of partners in ReImagine Appalachia is calling for greater support for clean tech and energy manufacturing investments in the Appalachian economy. Read here: loom.ly/s3tHa_4
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Why Clean Energy Investments Matter: This article covers new reporting by Keystone Research Center and ReImagine Appalachia on the region's employment numbers. In short, federal pullbacks from clean energy contributed to the loss of 277k manufacturing jobs since early 2024. loom.ly/jkxodhE
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Clean energy investments fall dramatically in Appalachia
The Keystone Research Center and ReImagine Appalachia are reporting that a recent fall in clean energy investments in Appalachia has dramatically impacted
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We’re showing solidarity for Nepal after the flood by sharing donation portals and resources to help the thousands of survivors who need food, shelter, water treatment kits, and more. Please donate here: loom.ly/4fgcA7E #AppalachiaForHimalayas
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
RA is a leader in the conversation around responsible development with community benefits in Appalachia. How you'll help grow that work: 🤝Network & partnership build 📔Research best practices + policies 📈Helping to develop multi-state strategy See details: loom.ly/oQ4K1mM #WereHiring
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
More than a dozen projects throughout the state are getting more than $30.5 million in federal and $2.9 million in state funding! Learn more @ loom.ly/oxj1YzI #InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“...we're starting to see so many data centers that are canceled because of public defense, and so now communities really have a lot more leverage than they had in the past,” said Dana Kuhnline, ReImagine Appalachia. loom.ly/aqbZ1Z0
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POLITICO Pro: ‘An imperfect solution’ gains traction in data center fight
Governors are turning to community benefit agreements as they scramble to address data center blowback without alienating tech giants.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It's forecasted to be nearly 100 degrees across the region this week. Get resources for combating heat stress by dialing 2-1-1 Organizations and town leaders can also make use of this extreme heat toolkit by our friends at Climate Mayors: loom.ly/t-HedJY #Dial211 #HeatStress
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Watch ReImagine Appalachia's Sustainable Manufacturing Coordinator, Bay Epperly, discuss using creative circularity practices to give everyday objects a second life and divert waste from landfills! This coverage was done by WSAZ3 loom.ly/CRB42-M #Circularity #Sustainability @WSAZnews
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Tomorrow, September 1, at 12pm ET via Zoom – As data centers strain the grid, the fastest way to get power on the grid is to put solar and storage on homes. reimagineappalachia.org/bi-weekly-c… #Appalachia #DataCenters
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Bi-Weekly Coalition Update Call - ReImagine Appalachia
Tuesday, September 1, at 12pm ET via Zoom - As data centers strain the grid, the fastest way to get power on the grid is to put solar and storage on homes. Resilience Energy partners with communities to aggregate homes and help deliver durable community benefit through backup power, lower utility bills and durable skilled trades jobs that last for decades.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Right now, rates of black lung disease are the highest they've been in 50 years. loom.ly/6sDxg4s #BlackLung #Appalachia
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'Sick of it': As black lung rates soar in Appalachia, Kentuckians say more needs to be done
Black lung rates among Appalachian coal miners are at a 50-year high, with miners getting sicker younger.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
APPALACHIA – This week, more than two dozen national & state unions, nonprofits, and advocacy groups came together to send a letter urging Congress to restore and strengthen investments in Appalachia’s manufacturing sector for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). loom.ly/QNWdukA #Manufacturing
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PRESS RELEASE: Federal Lawmakers Must Support Appalachia’s Manufacturing Initiatives in Appropriations Bill to Revive National Competitiveness and Abate the Growing Energy Crisis
A New Deal that Works for Us: Now is the time to come together and reimagine a 21st century economy for the Ohio Valley that's good for workers, communities, and the environment.
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🍎 Say this three times fast: "If you can catch I'll pitch an apple-at-'chya." ⛰️See how you pronounce Appalachia with today’s bingo board! #Appalachia #Pronunciation #Bingo
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Celebrating the life of an incomparable artist, advocate, and Appalachian. #DollyParton #Appalachia #Tennessee #ninetofive #Bluegrass #Country
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
New analysis from the @keystoneresearch.bsky.social and ReImagine Appalachia finds that the surge in U.S. manufacturing investment from 2022 to 2024 has reversed sharply, dragging down manufacturing employment nationally. New blog post: loom.ly/mJKRov8
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BLOG: The U.S. Manufacturing Investment Boom From 2022-24 Has Turned Into a Bust: Appalachia’s Clean Energy and Manufacturing Investments Also Remain Below Their Peak  
Private construction spending in U.S. manufacturing has fallen dramatically since late 2024—almost as stunningly as it rose from 2022 to 2024.
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