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Voices from West Virginia explain the nuances of the state's needs during the ongoing energy transition and push back against the narrative and perceptions pedaled by those from outside the region.

A new study by a West Virginia-based research firm shows the importance of the abandoned mine land reclamation funding that helps clean up areas where surface and underground mining has occurred over the last four decades.

The Journal's editorial board suggests that the first coal community listening sessions held by the West Virginia House of Delegates Coal Community Working Group illustrate the "need for diversification and new job opportunities" in the region.

Colorado Northwestern Community College previews its grant application for new Economic Development Administration funding, providing a glimpse of efforts to secure resources from the Coal Communities Commitment in action.

Appalachian Voices’ Front Porch Blog takes a look at the news around the development of the solar sector in Southwest Virginia, as the area’s transition from coal continues.

West Virginia Delegate Evan Hansen advocates for infrastructure and budget legislation that include significant funding to support transition priorities and economic development in coal communities.

Analysis by the Associated Press indicates that $11.3 billion in funding to clean up abandoned mine lands could help rehabilitate and restore thousands of sites that pollute rivers and streams in coal communities.

WVPB’s "Inside Appalachia" program explores the economic and health impacts of coal, the industry’s past and future, and tells the story of a woman working in the male-dominated industry.

The Appalachian Regional Commission’s investments coupled with state programs are key to spurring economic development in rural areas of New York, according to Governor Kathy Hochul.

While noting there are some “risks,” the U.S. Treasury’s climate counselor labels programs designed to accelerate the closure of coal plants as essential to tackling climate concerns, emphasizing new investments to close plants in developing countries.