The Front Porch Blog, with Updates from AppalachiaThe Front Porch Blog, with Updates from Appalachia

Gov. Youngkin’s attempt to repeal RGGI administratively violates the law

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 | Posted by Jen Lawhorne | 2 Comments

At the heart of Youngkin’s effort is the question: Is the governor allowed to do this? The answer is no, and Appalachian Voices, along with a number of our partner organizations represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, are going to court to enforce the law. [ Read More ]


What is the debt ceiling, and how could it be used to try to ram through MVP?

Friday, May 19th, 2023 | Posted by Dan Radmacher | 1 Comment

What is the debt ceiling, and why can it be used to gain leverage to pass unpopular legislation that otherwise wouldn’t have the necessary votes? [ Read More ]


Carbon removal on reforested mine lands: One nature-based solution for two deep challenges

Monday, February 13th, 2023 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | 1 Comment

Imagine a landscape that, 10 years ago, was a moonscape mountaintop removal coal mine and is now carefully managed as a large-scale working forest growing trees to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and combat climate change. Appalachian Voices is exploring making this vision a reality in the years to come through a reforestation project that engages with the emerging carbon offset market. [ Read More ]


Inflation Reduction Act’s passage makes important progress, but opens old battles on new fronts

Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments

We thought it might be helpful to sort through the good, the bad and the ugly, and explain why we support the Inflation Reduction Act and why we are wholly committed to fighting the industry’s permitting wish list and any forced congressional approval of MVP. [ Read More ]


Trusting the movement during a moment of loss

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments

The end of negotiations to include clean energy and climate spending in the reconciliation plan is a harsh blow, but we will continue to fight for a better future for Appalachia, and for our planet. [ Read More ]


The Supreme Court decision is bad, but there’s still a lot we can do to fight climate change

Friday, July 1st, 2022 | Posted by Molly Moore | 1 Comment

The U.S. Supreme Court decision about the Environmental Protection Agency was a setback for climate progress. It's now up to states, towns and utilities to tackle the climate crisis. [ Read More ]


Duke Energy’s Carbon Plan falls far short

Friday, May 27th, 2022 | Posted by Josh McClenney | 1 Comment

Duke Energy would miss important deadlines for reducing carbon emissions and continue relying on polluting fuels if it's inadequate Carbon Plan moves forward. [ Read More ]


Groups urge Biden and Congress to ensure climate action helps coal-impacted communities

Monday, April 25th, 2022 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments

Congress is working on a clean-energy package. Groups across Appalachia want to make sure these investments benefit communities long hurt by coal and power plant pollution improve their economic fortunes. [ Read More ]


Getting federal dollars to the communities that need them most

Monday, March 7th, 2022 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments

An early version of a new mapping tool from the Biden administration highlights communities facing climate and environmental justice challenges. This tool will help determine how federal dollars are spent, so we need you to help make sure that the map is correct! [ Read More ]


The Sun is Shining on Southwest Virginia’s Growing Solar Industry

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 | Posted by Austin Counts | No Comments

Learn about several exciting updates on the bright future for Southwest Virginia’s growing solar energy industry, broken down into four categories: 1) residential solar, 2) commercial solar, 3) utility solar and 4) shared solar! [ Read More ]


An enormous step for coal communities, environmental justice and climate

Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 | Posted by Tom Cormons | No Comments

President Biden's executive order puts the United States in a position to vigorously confront the challenges of climate change, create good-paying jobs and protect communities from the hazards of polluted land, air and water. [ Read More ]


A movement towards High Country energy democracy

Thursday, March 19th, 2020 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments

More than 150 people gathered in February to discuss what their local energy utilities should be doing to address the climate crisis and create renewable energy jobs in the NC High Country. Transparency from our utilities and participation in decision-making is even more important as we face the current pandemic. [ Read More ]



 

 


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