Appalachian Voices@AppVoices

A leading force in Appalachia’s shift from fossil fuels to clean energy, healthy communities and 21st-century local economies

 Boone, NC
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Joined August 2009
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Election Day is tomorrow! What's your plan to #vote? 🇺🇸 Visit our website for voting information, including where you can cast your ballot. You can also call a nonpartisan voter hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE with any questions. appvoices.org/vote-2026

Voting in the 2026 elections

The 2026 elections are fast approaching. Below is information on voting in Central and Southern Appalachia, including each state's voting requirements,

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No tricks, just treats? A new bill in the #Senate could weaken protections for waterways & communities while fast-tracking dirty fossil fuel projects. Join our call-in action + webinar 11/5 a@1 pm ET. Learn more: loom.ly/m1SRxxU

Nov. 5: Call-in action to make your voice heard on Congress' new polluter giveaway

COMMUNITY CALL-IN ACTION & WEBINAR Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. ET We all deserve clean water and a say in what happens in our own backyards. But Congress is fast-tracking a new bill that would...

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Appalachian Voices and our partners sued Aurevo Resources and its officers for more than 50 violations of SMCRA dealing with failures to reclaim seven surface mines in Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties, West Virginia. appvoices.org/2026/10/29/aur…

Conservationists sue Aurevo Resources for numerous mining violations in the Cherry River watershed

Today, a coalition of conservation groups sued Aurevo Resources and its officers for more than 50 violations of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.

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TVA says it’s preparing for an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from massive #DataCenters. The answer? A long-term energy plan that calls for more fossil-fuel generation, leaving open questions about who will pay and who gets a say. appvoices.org/2026/10/28/tva…

Years in the making, TVA’s long-term energy plan misses the mark

After years of delays and several drafts, TVA finalized a new long-term energy plan at its August board meeting. Both the process leading up to this plan and the final plan show that politics and...

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Our Building Upgrade Program for #SWVA is improving 15 community facilities to address health + safety concerns, ⬆️ energy efficiency and ⬇️ energy bills. 2026 awardees include local govt facilities, small biz, nonprofits & healthcare facilities. appvoices.org/2026/10/28/bup…

Grant program pilot improves community buildings in Southwest Virginia

The pilot program is improving 15 buildings to address health and safety concerns, increase energy efficiency and reduce energy bills for community-serving organizations across Southwest Virginia.

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“I don’t get my hopes up anymore,” Annemarie Van Gyn told @nytimes. “We feel abandoned.” nytimes.com/2026/10/26/us/no…

The Storm Wrecked Their Bridges. ‘All That Red Tape’ Left Them Stranded.

Hundreds of households in North Carolina remain without a private bridge two years after Hurricane Helene. Many are frustrated by a state program’s progress.

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Congress is fast-tracking the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act — a bill that would weaken environmental protections and silence communities while benefiting polluters and data centers. Tell Congress: Protect our environment 📷 loom.ly/ABaqLKc

Stop the Senate’s harmful handouts for data centers and polluters

We all deserve clean water and a say in what happens in our own backyards. But some Senate leaders have proposed a bill that would weaken three fundamental environmental laws: the Clean Water Act,...

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The 2026 elections are happening now. What's your plan to #vote? 🇺🇸 Early, in-person voting is underway in Appalachia. Visit our website for voting information or call a nonpartisan voter hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. appvoices.org/vote-2026

Voting in the 2026 elections

The 2026 elections are fast approaching. Below is information on voting in Central and Southern Appalachia, including each state's voting requirements,

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On Tuesday, Oct. 20, #Davidson County’s Planning Board will consider #DukeEnergy’s proposal for two methane gas plants, liquefied gas storage and a pipeline under the Yadkin River. Tell county leaders: Reject Duke's plans!. Learn more: loom.ly/hwpC8b0

Davidson County community voices concerns over proposed Duke Energy site: ‘Should have a say in...

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Duke Energy is considering building a natural gas power plant on two sites in the Piedmont Triad. The sites are both about 1,600 acres and are located in Davidson...

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#DukeEnergy and Piedmont Natural Gas are planning a massive buildout of dirty energy infrastructure in Davie & Davidson counties on the Yadkin River to ultimately power data centers. Tell Davidson County leaders: No dirty energy on the Yadkin River! loom.ly/rEs03o8

Tell Davidson County Commissioners to defer the Duke Energy rezoning vote!

Tell the Davidson County Board of Commissioners to defer the Duke Energy rezoning vote on the Davie-Davidson Energy Complex!

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Gov. 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. loom.ly/Xc12gYM

Spanberger’s energy plan keys in on clean energy to meet growing demand and VCEA goals • Virginia...

Gov. Abigail Spanberger released the commonwealth’s latest energy plan on Thursday, marking the first long-range blueprint of her term for how Virginia can meet its growing energy demands and achieve...

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Read our statement on the governor's energy plan: appvoices.org/2026/10/01/spa…

Governor Spanberger Releases Virginia Energy Plan

The scenarios modeled in the plan reveal that maximizing flexibility and minimizing fossil resources will save Virginians billions of dollars over the next two decades, while ensuring reliable...

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Federal 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. loom.ly/9AracpE
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#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.org/actions/tva-tr…

Keep TVA affordable and accountable to the people

There are three bills in Congress that could make TVA more transparent and accountable to the public, while keeping rates low.

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The Senate’s permitting deal seeks to expedite permitting for energy projects — but it’s also a boon for coal, oil and gas. Whether it helps wind and solar depends on whether the Trump-Vance administration stops blocking renewables. loom.ly/8xS3cVg

Permitting reform deal makes unacceptable cuts to public participation and water protections

We cannot sacrifice our communities’ right to have a meaningful voice in projects happening in their own backyards, nor the public’s ability to defend our health, natural heritage and quality of life.

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Community voices matter —  don’t let them be sidelined in federal decision-making!

The window for taking action on this item has closed. To find more ways to get involved with our work, visit our action center!

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Our 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 by Oct. 6! appvoices.org/actions/keep-r…

Keep our national forests and communities protected

Sign our petition telling the Forest Service to KEEP the Roadless Rule and protect our forests and communities.

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Coal miners, their families & medical professionals from #Kentucky, #Pennsylvania, #Virginia and #WestVirginia gathered in the nation’s capitol yesterday to meet with senators & representatives to advocate for improving #BlackLung benefits & protections. loom.ly/2lVx6RA

Coal miners travel to D.C. to advocate for black lung protections and benefits

Coal miners, their families and medical professionals from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia gathered in the nation’s capitol to meet with senators and representatives to advocate...

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Today we joined dozens of Natl. Black Lung Association members in DC to bring coal communities’ voices to lawmakers. We’re talking about rising #BlackLung, stronger silica dust protections & barriers to benefits. Black lung is at a nearly 50-year high. appvoices.org/actions/black-…
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"The people TVA serves deserve honest planning, cleaner energy and accountability," said Angie Mummaw, Tennessee Field Organizer with Appalachian Voices. appvoices.org/2026/09/25/law…

Groups sue TVA over Clean Air Act violations at Kingston site

On Thursday, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club, sued the Tennessee Valley Authority for violating the Clean Air Act and putting public health...

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