On Rising and Resilience in Central Appalachia

In today’s episode of the We Rise Podcast, learn about rising up and resilience in central Appalachia. Christine looks at some of the historic mining wars and the lasting impacts from the Battle of Blair Mountain in West Virginia, how the coal mining industry is shifting, and how communities are creating lasting change. Wrapping up the episode, hear about growing solar projects in Southwest Virginia, which are providing new avenues for local economic development and meaningful federal investment, through the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia.

May this episode inform, encourage, and inspire you!

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Learn more about The United Mine Workers of America.

Learn more about the National Association of Counties and their reports on interconnected systemic challenges facing coal communities.

Read more about the Just transition Fund and the Political Economy Research Institute at UMass Amherst.

Find out more about renewable energy at the US Energy Association.

Discover more about the work of The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia and its three co-converners: Appalachian Voices, University of Virginia College at Wise, and People Incorporated.

Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats.

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