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EPA announces rollback of decades’ worth of regulations
By Chelsea Barnes, Appalachian Voices On March 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced what it called the “biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history,” a…
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The Cherry River uprising: A David vs. Goliath showdown to defend the Monongahela
Photo by Frank Gebhard, Allegheny Aperture Photo By Andrew Young, chair of the WVHC Extractive Industries Committee and staff attorney for the…
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Bankrupt coal company cited for releasing ‘sludge’ into West Virginia’s Gauley River watershed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2025 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org Company run by Richmond-area financier Greg Whirley Jr. has received 113 citations in four years CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West…
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ACTION ALERT: Oppose HB 2014 – Tucker County Data Center, No Local Say
This week, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy caught wind of a major natural gas fired power plant in the works—likely tied to a data center—that’s set to land just…
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ACTION ALERT: Keep ORVs Out of Our State Parks and Forests
A new proposal in the West Virginia Legislature is once again taking aim at our state parks and forests. Senate Bill 711, which will be discussed in the…
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Coal River Mountain Watch seeks “good running vehicle”
By the Kentucky Sierra Club Coal River Mountain Watch (CRMW), based in the heart of the West Virginia coalfields – Whitesville, West Virginia…
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Wildfire control in West Virginia: past, present and future
By Robert Beanblossom, Cradle of Forestry in America West Virginia faces many serious environmental issues. Water pollution, strip mining, threats to public lands, air…
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Take action to protect community air monitoring
By Morgan King, WV CAG Climate and Energy Program Manager A new bill threatens to silence citizen science. SB 575 would limit community air…
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West Virginia legislative session report
By Luanne McGovern The 87th West Virginia Legislature got underway on February 12 with a new Governor, new Senate leadership and new committee processes in…
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Register Now for E-Day on March 17!
Change happens when we show up! For 35 years, Environmental Day (E-Day) has united advocates to demand stronger environmental protections for West Virginians. Attending isn’t just about…
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