Tell Our Senators to Invest American Jobs Plan Funds in Abandoned Mine Cleanup

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From Appalachian Voices (http://www.appvoices.org/): The American Jobs Plan proposes a $10 billion investment in abandoned coal mine land reclamation to help clean up environmental hazards and boost the economic transition in coal communities. Residents of Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and … Continued

New Coalition Aims to Change “Whitewashed” Narrative of Appalachia

Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-06-23/social-justice/new-coalition-aims-to-change-whitewashed-narrative-of-appalachia/a74753-1 June 23, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window PHILADELPHIA – The Appalachian region has long dealt with environmental pollution and economic disinvestment, and a new coalition wants to ensure its Black … Continued

Download Faithful Resilience Guide for Congregations

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From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): This six-part guide provides theological reflections, educational materials, and practical steps for building climate resilience in your faith community. Download the Faithful Resilience Guide Watch previous Faithful Resilience workshops and view the Climate-Church Crisis Map at creationjustice.org/resilience.

Tell the EPA We Need Stronger Standards to Reduce Emissions from Freight Sector

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From the Environmental Defense Fund (https://www.edf.org/): America’s heavy-duty trucks and buses are responsible for more than 420 million tons of climate pollution each year – more than the entire country of Australia. While these vehicles only account for 4% of traffic on our … Continued