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Reflections on an Epic Direct Action Against MTR

Reflections on an Epic Direct Action Against MTR

Posted by Lisa R on Mar 3rd, 2010 in Mountain Top Removal | 0 comments

It’s March 3rd!
You know what that means? That means that all the fines I accrued from participating in a direct action last June are due to the West Virginia magistrate… and then I’m free! I feel like this is a good time to reflect on that action, as it was a pretty amazing one.
Very early [...]

Colbert Report takes on Mountain Top Removal

Colbert Report takes on Mountain Top Removal

Posted by Kasha on Jan 19th, 2010 in Mountain Top Removal | 0 comments

The Colbert Report
Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c

Coal Comfort – Margaret Palmer

www.colbertnation.com

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Check it out, last night Stephen Colbert took on Mountain Top Removal on the Colbert Report – one of the most watched shows on TV. He hits on some really important issues that RAN has been working on for years [...]

Help fund viable MTR alternatives in Appalachia with 1.25 minutes of your time!

Help fund viable MTR alternatives in Appalachia with 1.25 minutes of your time!

Posted by yasmin on Nov 10th, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

http://brighterplanet.com/project_fund_projects/48
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i just voted three times for this awesome project which will help move Appalachia away from MTR mining and towards a sustainable, locally-owned, decentralized model [by utilizing timber industry byproducts.]
the project will entail “feedstock feasibility studies and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification to ensure sustainable forestry.”
please vote today! signing up for brighterplanet.com only takes about [...]