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Appalachian Voices
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A leading force in Appalachia’s shift from fossil fuels to clean energy, healthy communities and 21st-century local economies. https://linktr.ee/appalachianvoices
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 2h
“Residents across the state have made it clear that they oppose this dangerous project and have dire concerns about the impact it could have on our water, safety, health and electric bills."
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“The SSEP pipeline poses a threat to crucial waterways in North Carolina, including drinking water sources for more than 1 million people,” said Juhi Modi of Appalachian Voices.
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 2h
More than 750 North Carolinians have spoken out against the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project pipeline, telling the NC Department of Environmental Quality to deny the SSEP pipeline a water quality permit. @sierraclub.org
North Carolinians tell NCDEQ to deny water permit for SSEP
More than 750 North Carolinians have spoken out against the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project pipeline, telling the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to deny the Southeast...
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 3h
➡️ An “Interactive EPA ECHO Training: Tracking Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act Violations and Enforcement Data” with Matt Hepler of Appalachian Voices.
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➡️ A panel discussion on “Zombie Mines and National Forest Crimes: Confronting Coal’s Toxic Legacy in Appalachia,” moderated by Willie Dodson of Appalachian Voices with speakers from @appcitizenslaw.bsky.social, Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance and Appalachian Mountain Advocates.
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 3h
Will you be at the 2025 Southeastern Public Interest Environmental Law Conference from Oct. 10-12 at the University of the South? A couple of members from the Appalachian Voices team will be! 🎉

Don't miss...
2025 Schedule | SPIEL Conference
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 1d
Birders, are you ready for a challenge? Pack up your binoculars, grab your favorite field guide and head to Seven Islands State Birding Park in Kodak, TN! During fall migration season, you may spot 36 New World warbler species at the park!

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Spotting Fall Warblers at Seven Islands State Birding Park
Birding enthusiasts may be able to spot these 36 New World warbler species at Seven Islands State Birding Park in Kodak, Tennessee, this fall migration season.
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 1d
We're excited to launch a new program to plan and fund energy efficiency upgrades for buildings, the Southwest Virginia Building Upgrade Program Pilot (Building UP)!

To learn more and apply:

https://www.solarfinancefund.org/swva-building-upgrade/
Southwest Virginia Building Upgrade Program (SWVA Building UP) - Solar Finance Fund
Southwest Virginia Building Upgrade Program (SWVA Building UP) is a pilot program administered by Appalachian Voices to provide energy assessments, technical assistance and funding for energy efficiency upgrades for community-serving organizations in the Southwest Virginia coalfield region, such as non-profits, local governments and local small-businesses. The purpose of Building UP is to create more resilient, … Southwest Virginia Building Upgrade Program (SWVA Building UP) Read More »
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 2d
#Chesterfield Co. residents have been living w/ #DominionEnergy's pollution for too long! Join us this Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 5 pm. in #Chester for the state hearing for Dominion's permit for a proposed methane gas plant in the county. RSVP: https://loom.ly/W9WGgZQ #NoNewGasPlants
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 3d
Monday,10/6, is the deadline to submit your comment to #NorthCarolina regulators to tell them to deny the water permit for the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project pipeline. Submit your comments ⬇️ #NoSSEP
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Tell NCDEQ: Reject the SSEP pipeline!
Williams Transco is seeking to build a 55-mile, high-pressure methane gas pipeline through Virginia and North Carolina. This project, called the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, would pose a variety of safety, health and economic risks and is part of a huge expansion of fossil fuels in N.C.  Before developers are allowed to proceed with the…
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 4d
#Virginia regulators are reviewing 2 permit applications for a massive methane gas pipeline called the Southeast Supply Enhancement project. @VADEQwill hold public hearings in #Danville on Oct. 22 & 23 — sign up to tell DEQ: Reject SSEP's permits! #NoSSEP
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Oct. 22 & 23 SSEP hearings in Danville
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is considering two permits for the portion of the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project that is proposed to be built in the state. DEQ will hold two public hearings in Danville, Virginia in late October to receive feedback from the public on Williams’ Transco proposed 55-mile pipeline, which begins in…
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 4d
Join Appalachian Voices for a volunteer work day in #Roanoke at #MillMountainPark on Thurs, 10/16, @ 5 pm. Lend a hand to help create a healthy environment for the native flora & fauna of the region by removing invasive species from the park. RSVP to volunteer 🤚! https://loom.ly/UOkpXP0al
Oct. 16: Give back to the parks in Roanoke
appalachian voices volunteer work day at mill mountain park on oct. 16
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 5d
Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released an environmental assessment for the methane gas pipeline Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate, proposed for Virginia and North Carolina. #StopMVP
https://appvoices.org/2025/10/03/southgate-ferc-ea/
FERC releases Environmental Assessment of Southgate’s plans to alter pipeline
Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released an Environmental Assessment for the methane gas pipeline Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate, proposed for Virginia and North Carolina.
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 6d
“I love the idea of more funding, but want to make sure the same mission stays true: to go in and listen to specific communities about what resources they need from the hub. They need to control how to plan ahead of time rather than react.”
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 6d
In the article, Kobersmith highlighted some of Appalachian Voices' community resiliency work in the region.

“The concept is different for every community,” said Austin Counts of Appalachian Voices.
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 6d
For @dailyyonder.bsky.social, Kim Kobersmith writes about how rural communities are turning to community resilience hubs as a model for a quick and reliable first line of defense and relief against natural disasters and other community-wide emergencies.
Weathering the Storm Together: Community Resiliency Hubs Hold the Promise of Local Self-Sufficiency and Supportive Mutual Aid | The Daily Yonder
Leo’s Community Development Center in Superior, Arizona, serves people before they even enter the building. The free clothing rack and food stand outside
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 7d
The Footprint Project, Land of Sky Regional Council & #NC Sustainable Energy Association are launching a new program to provide microgrids to first responder & resilience hub facilities in Western #NorthCarolina.
More info 👇
https://footprintproject.jotform.com/form/250285897063163
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 7d
"The Trump administration has made it abundantly clear that they’re willing to sacrifice the health and safety of coal miners and the people living near mines and power plants in order to benefit the coal barons and other billionaires," says Chelsea Barnes of AppVoices. https://loom.ly/wykHqjk
Trump administration announces new efforts to increase electricity prices and pollution
Today, the Trump administration announced a number of new initiatives to prop up coal mining and coal-fired power plants. 
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 7d
On Oct. 14, coal miners, members of the Black Lung Association & their supporters will rally in front of the Dept of Labor in Washington, D.C., to demand that the admin fight to preserve a rule meant to protect miners from exposure to silica dust. RSVP! #BlackLungKills https://loom.ly/K6cKHFs
October 14: Washington, D.C. black lung rally
On Tuesday, Oct. 14, coal miners and members of the Black Lung Association will rally to demand protections from silica dust.
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 9d
Mark your #October calendar to join #Chesterfield residents to 🛑 #DominionEnergy's proposed methane gas plant!
🗓️ 10/8: @VADEQ public hearing in Chester
🗓️ 10/23: Deadline to submit your comment to DEQ to oppose the gas plant! #NoNewGasPlants
More info: https://loom.ly/xRnLucs
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 9d
Rewiring America will help up to 20 #CentralVirginia homeowners save up to $4,500 on a new heat pump HVAC system. Sign up for your free virtual consultation before 10/15. After your consultation, you’ll receive a no-obligation quote within 48 hours. 👇https://loom.ly/MCdG4lQ
Rewiring America: Central Virginia
Electrify everything.
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 10d
As Southern West Virginia residents continue to struggle to access clean water, a new proposed appropriations amendment offers little in the way of real solutions. Read more in this opinion piece from Rev. Brad Davis of From Below: Rising Together for Coalfield Justice.

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 10d
The fed attack on #CleanEnergy is forcing some companies to lay off workers & close shop. Before 2025, a clean energy boom was boosting domestic manufacturing & ⬆️ jobs. Now we’re seeing the impacts of the clean energy tax credit rollbacks & ⬇️ fed support. https://loom.ly/VSZssfU
Regulatory shifts cause North Carolina solar company to cut 500 jobs
Blue Ridge Power said regulatory changes affecting renewable energy companies and shifts in the capital markets prompted its decision to wind down the business.
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 10d
https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-helene-north-carolina-rivers-damage-cleanup-787332a031e07de813b005505505ec24
On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending
It’s been only a year since Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast U.S. from Florida to the Carolinas.
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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 11d
#Virginia officials faced another packed room last week as opponents filled the seats for a state commission hearing on #DominionEnergy's proposed methane gas plant in #Chesterfield.

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‘Catastrophe’: Residents, elected officials oppose Dominion Energy’s proposed Chesterfield gas plant
Residents and elected officials alike said that the gas plant would lead to health problems for people living near it.
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