Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 29th, 2010
from www.ohvec.org OVEC members join with West Virginians and others in mourning the death and remembering the life of Senator Robert C. Byrd. We extend our deep sympathies to his daughters and his staff. West Virginians are only beginning to process what his death means for our state. Starting in late 2009, Senator Byrd issued some strong statements calling out the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 21st, 2010
Kathy Selvage of Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards wrote this powerful op-ed for her local paper: Recently, coal and oil have totally saturated our public conversation. Whether by choice or by tragedy, we cannot escape it. Sometimes it is an environmental controversy that demands space on the printed page, but as of late, it is all [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 21st, 2010
More than 30 members of The Alliance for Appalachia will be attending the United States Social Forum this week in Detroit MI. We’ll be tabling and hosting a happy hour for groups working on issues related to coal from across the United States to gather together. We’re exciting for a week of workshops, inspiring stories [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 18th, 2010
from www.AppVoices.org The US Army Corps of Engineers has decided to suspend the “streamlined” Nationwide Permit 21 in Appalachia. According to statements made by Meg Gaffney-Smith, Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program: “Under the surface coal mining MOU, we identified concerns with surface coal mines specifically related to mountaintop removal…within those states.” [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 17th, 2010
From www.socm.org SOCM members invited to support new report A press conference, open to all SOCM members and supporters, will be held at Volunteer Landing in Knoxville, TN to introduce a new SOCM report: “Heads up on Headwaters: How Surface Coal Mining Threatens Small Streams, Creeks, Springs and Seeps.” We hope that you’ll consider taking [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 10th, 2010
Just a note to say that the Coal River Mountain Watch’s website has been redesigned. You’ll find many powerful pictures of the impacts that are affecting that community on the website, and lots of new features. Don’t take our word for it! Check it out for yourself: http://www.crmw.net/
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 10th, 2010
Ashley Judd, who recently narrated a television ad about mountaintop removal for The Alliance for Appalachia, continued her work speaking out against this national tragedy by appearing at a press conference hosted by NRDC. Excellent coverage can be found on NRDC’s blog, with a few excerpts below. To view photos of Ms. Judd visit here and be [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 9th, 2010
We just received this important message from our friends in Southwestern Virginia – please take action today! At the bottom is a powerful video put together showing the citizens taking action to protect this land. If ever there is a time we must stand together to stop mountaintop removal, it is now. On May 12, the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 3rd, 2010
Exciting news from www.samsva.org – Read the whole story on their website! Late this morning, around 20 Wise County residents gathered at the offices of the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy in Big Stone Gap to rally in opposition to A&G Coal’s proposed Ison Rock Ridge surface mine. Picketers held signs with slogans including, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 3rd, 2010
The 2010 report by American Rivers has declared the Gauley River, in West Virginia, to be one of the most endangered rivers in the US. This river is one of many that are waiting for the EPA to take more decisive action and end mountaintop removal once and for all. The thriving tourist economy in [...]
