WEBINAR: Nature-Based Approaches to Reduce Flood Risk in Appalachia
APPALACHIA – In the wake of recent devastating floods in the Ohio Valley and with climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, communities across Appalachia need…
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Funding must continue for Appalachian Regional Commission, urge government leaders and community groups
Appalachia — This week, more than 80 state and local government officials, educational institutions, businesses, churches and nonprofits sent a letter to members of Congress calling for sustained funding for…
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ReImagine Appalachia Statement on Senate Passage of Reconciliation Bill
APPALACHIA – ReImagine Appalachia co-director Stephen Herzenberg made the below statement following Senate passage of the Republican Reconciliation bill:
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New Report: Thousands of Jobs and Billions in Economic Growth at Risk in Appalachian States if Inflation Reduction Act Programs Are Cut
APPALACHIA — ReImagine Appalachia and Keystone Research Center today released a series of state-specific fact sheets detailing the severe economic consequences that would result from proposed cuts to manufacturing and…
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ReImagine Appalachia Hosts Webinar on C-PACE Financing for Clean Energy Projects
APPALACHIA – ReImagine Appalachia will hold a virtual event exploring how Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing can help commercial property owners implement clean energy solutions and reduce energy…
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ReImagine Appalachia to Release New Research on Green Building Opportunities in the Ohio River Valley
APPALACHIA — ReImagine Appalachia will host a virtual event on Wednesday, June 26th at noon to release new research findings on how the Ohio River Valley can become a leader…
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ReImagine Appalachia to Host Virtual Event Unveiling New Story Map of Region’s Manufacturing Assets
APPALACHIA — ReImagine Appalachia will present an innovative and interactive story map, "North Central Appalachia: Built For The Clean Economy," showcasing the region's manufacturing strengths and competitive advantages. The presentation…
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Amid Chaos Caused by Funding Cuts, Layoffs, and Policy Rollbacks, Appalachian Leaders Release Appropriations Priorities for Congress
APPALACHIA — Today, dozens of local and regional organizations from across Appalachia called on Congress to use the ongoing appropriations process to prioritize investments in the region left reeling from…
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If You Fund It, They Will Come: How Federal Clean Energy and Manufacturing Funds Spurred Private Spending, Doubling Appalachia’s Climate Infrastructure Investment in Coal Country
Harrisburg, PA — A new report from Keystone Research Center and ReImagine Appalachia reveals that federal investments in clean energy and manufacturing have catalyzed a major economic transformation across Appalachia, doubling clean energy…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Experts to Explore Appalachia’s Potential as Major Wind Turbine Manufacturing Hub
APPALACHIA – As the United States accelerates its transition to renewable energy, Appalachia stands at a crucial crossroads. ReImagine Appalachia will hold a virtual panel discussion and interactive forum on Friday, March 28…
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Real-World Impacts of Trump Spending Freeze Hitting Appalachia Amid Disastrous Storms
APPALACHIA - As communities in Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee and Virginia respond to devastating flooding and mudslides and attempt to begin recovery efforts, a new wave of dangerous winter storms will reportedly batter Appalachia…
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PRESS ADVISORY: ReImagine Appalachia Hosts Crucial Discussion on McDowell County Water Crisis
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV - Yesterday, ReImagine Appalachia hosted a vital conversation about the ongoing water crisis affecting residents in McDowell County, West Virginia. The discussion featured local religious leaders Rev.…
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ReImagine Appalachia Responds To Executive Orders
NATIONAL - Many of these funds come from prioritized investments in coal country, a region that has economically struggled for decades. These shortsighted and drastic changes undermine bipartisan efforts in…
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In message to presidential candidates, leaders from coal-impacted communities highlight economic transition progress and necessary next steps
NATIONWIDE — Today, local, regional and national organizations sent a letter to both 2024 major party presidential candidates outlining progress made in support of sustainable economic development in coal-impacted communities while…
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ADVISORY: ReImagine Appalachia to Host Second Annual Virtual Summit on Shuttered Coal Plants
APPALACHIA – Reimagine Appalachia will host a virtual "ReImagining Shuttered Coal Plants Summit" on Wednesday, October 16th, from 12:00PM to 3:00PM EST via Zoom. The summit, hosted by BlueGreen Alliance,…
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Letter to Congress Urging Leaders to Return to DC to Pass Disaster Funding
Since the storm moved through the region, our communities have come together to clear fallen trees, supply drinking water and coordinate air drops of supplies to areas that are no…
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RELEASE: Two New Reports Unveil Transformative Potential of Coal Waste Recycling and Rare Earth Minerals in Appalachia: Economic Opportunities and Environmental Solutions
APPALACHIA – ReImagine Appalachia released two new reports today: “Turning Liabilities into Opportunities: Coal Ash to Green Concrete and Cement” and “Turning Liabilities Into Opportunities: Acid Mine Drainage and Rare…
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Achieving “high road” labor standards could double tax benefits for IRA-funded clean energy projects, spur local economic growth
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Meeting prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements more than doubles tax benefits for clean energy projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at little additional cost, and…
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ReImagine Appalachia Celebrates Two Years of the Inflation Reduction Act in Coal Country
APPALACHIA — On the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a major piece of the bills that make up the federal climate infrastructure package, ReImagine Appalachia is highlighting…
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Press Release: Appalachian Groups and Impacted Communities Unveil Flood Resilience Policy Priorities
APPALACHIA — ReImagine Appalachia, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and the National Wildlife Federation were joined by local elected officials and advocates today to detail a four-pillar flood resilience policy roadmap…
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