Appalachian Voices
@AppVoices
A leading force in Appalachia’s shift from fossil fuels to clean energy, healthy communities and 21st-century local economies
BIG NEWS: We joined a class action lawsuit against the Trump administration’s EPA for terminating a grant program mandated by Congress. We’re joining this case so that all grantees can move forward on projects to improve Americans’ health and well-being. appvoices.org/2025/06/25/epa…
Today, on behalf of @AppVoices, @MothersOutFront & @NAACP, @SELC_org filed testimony before the #Virginia State Corporation Commission showing that #DominionEnergy’s proposed #Chesterfield gas plant is not necessary to ensure reliable power. Read more ⬇️ loom.ly/MQhqIfw
#Richmond folks: Stay out of the heat this weekend and keep cool by visiting our "Environment at Risk" art exhibition at @ArtsGlenAllen — running now through Sept. 14! henricocitizen.com/environment-at…
The people built the #TennesseeValleyAuthority, but now the Trump administration wants to privatize it for corporate greed, which would cause electric bills to ⬆️ along w/ the loss of jobs & recreational lands. Don’t let D.C. sell our #TVA! appvoices.org/actions/oppose…
#DominionEnergy is proposing 6️⃣ new gas plants across #VA, including one in #Chesterfield Co. If you live in the #Richmond area, please join one of our workshops on 7/30 or 8/5 to learn more about the fight to protect clean air in Central #Virginia! appvoices.org/events/2025-su…
#NorthCarolina's SB 266 would raise our electric bills & cut #NC's goals to curb climate change. Join us & partners at a rally in #Raleigh on Monday, 7/28, at 4:30 pm to tell #NC legislators to vote no on SB 266! loom.ly/pcNxz7g
Thank you @RepMcClellan for working to protect our communities!
In today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing, I reiterated concerns raised by communities across Virginia about the Mountain Valley Pipeline and joined @EnergyCommerce Democrats to call for the federal pipeline safety program to have the workforce and resources it needs to keep our…
The small community of Dante, Virginia, is a special place — and residents need a hand after severe flooding this past weekend. The Saint Paul Fire Department is accepting monetary donations to help with flood recovery efforts. paypal.com/donate/?campai…
Emissions from the proposed 55-mile Southeast Supply Enhancement Project pipeline would be equivalent to tripling the number of 🚗 's on #NorthCarolina’s roads! Sign our petition to say #NoSSEP! appvoices.org/actions/ssep-a…
Protect your wallets & #NorthCarolina’s climate goals! A new state bill would increase your 💡bills, make you pay for expensive energy projects before they’re built & cut the state’s goals to curb climate change. Tell your legislators to vote NO on SB 266! appvoices.org/actions/nc-sb-…
The ⏰ is ticking for households to claim tax credits for #CleanEnergy & #EnergyEfficiency projects that were repealed by the recent megabill. Check out this guide to see how long you have to get credits: homes.rewiringamerica.org/electric-tax-c…
As miners and advocates continue to push for better benefits, those with black lung and their families continue to struggle to make ends in the face of cuts to key programs. Read the blog: appvoices.org/2025/07/11/bla…
We all know flooding is getting worse, but the shrinking of fed offices that support communities before & after natural disasters is leaving us at risk. We need more federal 💵 to build protections against future storms, not less. nytimes.com/2025/07/13/cli…
