The president promised to create a task force on how best to help the communities. Advocates want that and new jobs, broadband internet and funding for health and education.
Category: Appalachia
Posted inAppalachia, Climate, Coal, Energy, Kentucky, Land, Virginia, West Virginia
The Biden administration promises to clean up mine land and create jobs in Appalachia. Here are some steps it can take.
A new administration brings potential to address Appalachia’s economic and environmental issues on a wider scale.
Posted inAppalachia, Atlantic Coast, Black Belt, Climate, COVID-19, Delta, Energy, Gulf Coast, Justice, Mid-South, Public Health
Election 2020: The stakes are high for climate, environmental justice, and energy in the South
A state-by-state rundown of major races and ballot measures, plus resources to check out before heading to the polls.
Posted inAppalachia, Climate, Energy, Justice
Video: Pipeline opponents discuss lessons learned
After years of fighting new oil and gas pipelines in rural areas, activists have scored major victories that cloud the future or eliminate several big projects. Three people who helped lead anti-pipeline campaigns talk about their work and what lies ahead.
Posted inAppalachia, Energy, Tennessee
‘Dead in the water’: How TVA bottlenecked a community-driven solar project
Emails show the utility could be leveraging the solar array to keep an electric cooperative locked in a long-term power agreement.
Posted inAppalachia, Coal Ash, COVID-19, Energy, Justice, Public Health, Tennessee
‘They deserve to be heard’: Sick and dying coal ash cleanup workers fight for their lives
Hundreds of workers fell ill after cleaning up the nation’s largest industrial disaster without proper protective gear. At least 51 have died. Twelve years later, they’re still waiting for financial or medical help.
Posted inAppalachia, Black Belt, Climate, Delta, Economies, Energy, Mid-South
Rural Resilience: What communities are learning from the fight against oil and gas pipelines
Do you have questions about challenging pipeline projects? Ask us!