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@appvoices.orgRetired coal miners and advocates visited the U.S. Capitol last week to urge members of Congress to increase black lung disability benefits. The group also called on lawmakers to push for stronger protections against the silica dust that contributes to black lung.
@appvoices.org#Virginia’s #datacenters are straining water supplies , hurting air quality and driving up electric bills. This October, join Virginians across the commonwealth in demanding a moratorium on new data center development. #VA #datacenters #Virginia https://loom.ly/_rSboGg
@appvoices.orgThe remnants of Hurricane Isaias could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and flooding to Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee this weekend, with impacts possible in neighboring states. Now is a good time to prepare. Flood safety tips: Ready.gov/floods
@appvoices.orgOn Monday, Oct. 12, our offices are closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which honors the history and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Consider going to a celebration in your area, attending an educational event or supporting an Indigenous-led organization or business.
@appvoices.org#DukeEnergy is proposing 2 gas plants, an “enhanced” LNG facility, a pipeline & major transmission lines along the Yadkin River to serve data centers. The projects could raise bills, pollute & consume millions of gallons of river water. Learn more: https://loom.ly/qdDzQj0
@appvoices.orgGov. Spanberger’s 2026 #Virginia Energy Plan finds that affordable clean energy could save the state billions of 💲 over 20 yrs while keeping ⚡ reliable. It explores more ☀️, demand flexibility programs for large users, & no new gas-fired power plants. https://loom.ly/Xc12gYM
@appvoices.orgFederal energy policy changes could cost US households $6,500 more thru 2040 and nearly $9,000 more in #Virginia. Rolling back #CleanEnergy investments and relying more on #FossilFuels could raise bills. Families deserve affordable clean energy. https://loom.ly/9AracpE
@appvoices.orgSome #foraging do’s and don’ts:
✅ Do: Pick up local foraging guidebooks to learn to recognize local plants.
✅ Do: Join a local foraging club or mycological organization.
⛔ Don’t: Harvest more than needed.
⛔ Don’t: Consume any unfamiliar plants without researching.
✍️: Debra Murray
@appvoices.orgAbandoned mines pose serious risks to communities across the country.
Tonight, @ABC News investigates! Watch the full segment on ABC News Live PRIME Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, on Hulu at 8 p.m. and on Nightline at 12:30 a.m. ET.
@appvoices.org#TVA was created to serve the people of the Valley. As TVA plans for our energy future, those who pay the bills should have a real say in decisions that affect our communities, our wallets and the environment.
@appvoices.orgCoal miners, their families and medical professionals headed to Washington, D.C., last week to urge lawmakers to support regulations for silica dust.
The group also called on members of Congress to raise the black lung disability benefit payment.
@appvoices.org“Every dollar they save on utilities goes back into their mission,” — Jason Prince, Founder and CEO of Giraffe Financial.
Read how the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund and Giraffe Financial are helping Appalachian organizations turn tax incentives into long-term savings:
@appvoices.org#DominionEnergy’s #FossilFuel dependence is costing #Virginia customers. Regulators approved a plan adding $10.23/month to a typical bill for 7 years — on top of rising costs. #VA deserves affordable clean energy, not more coal and methane gas. https://loom.ly/j4a9V9s
@appvoices.org“It just seemed like all of a sudden it was just spreading like wildfire,” says Larry Johnson, who’s worked as a doctor in Owen County since 2001.
@appvoices.orgThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a new rule that could strip protections from streams and wetlands across #Appalachia.
Submit a public comment by Friday to help protect our waterways and the communities that depend on them!
https://loom.ly/71c4hp4
@appvoices.orgWhen extreme weather hits, keeping the 💡's on helps keep a community fed. Beacon of Hope Food Pantry in Marshall, #NC, installed a microgrid w/ 56 solar panels & energy storage to keep critical services running during outages. Proud to support this important effort! https://loom.ly/e-aGyMY
@appvoices.orgVirginia’s Buffer Summit & Celebration is heading to Southwest Virginia! 🌳
Join our friends at the @James River Association and other streamside restoration partners from across the commonwealth on Wednesday, October 14, at Hungry Mother State Park.
👉 To register: https://loom.ly/EsTMEXY
@appvoices.orgSolar customers across the Tennessee Valley who produce clean energy should receive fair credit for the energy they send back to the grid! ⚡ Visit our website to learn about the Rooftop Solar Rate program today!
@appvoices.orgDuring Hurricane Helene and its aftermath, rural fire departments and other first responder hubs played critical roles in keeping their communities safe, even without power and cut off from outside support for days or weeks after the storm. Read or listen to this story in The Appalachian Voice.
@appvoices.orgOur national forests are treasured spaces that also keep our air and water clean and protect us from the worst impacts of climate change. Right now, they need our help. 💔 Sign our petition to tell the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule. The comment period closes on Oct. 6.
