September 11, 2011 at 08:00pm
September 1, 2011 at 08:00pm
More water pollution violations were revealed during Thursday's hearing in Franklin Circuit Court as citizens try to strengthen a deal between the state's Energy Cabinet and two coal companies guilty of thousands of violations of the Clean Water Act at their mines in eastern Kentucky.
August 31, 2011 at 08:00pm
It's happening now in Franklin Circuit Court. Follow the hearing with live tweets from Appalachian Voices and reporter Jim Bruggers of The Courier-Journal here.
August 31, 2011 at 08:00pm
August 30, 2011 at 08:00pm
A court hearing begins Wednesday morning on the challenge by KFTC, Appalachian Voices and others to consent agreements between state officials and two coal companies.
August 25, 2011 at 08:00pm
Twenty-five residents and supporters of Benham and Lynch spoke out at a permit conference with the Division of Mine Permits (including Director Allen Luttrell) regarding another proposed mine that could threaten their community.
August 25, 2011 at 08:00pm
This week we've been reporting to you on the Environmental Justice Listening Tour that KFTC members hosted for the Environmental Protection Agency.
August 24, 2011 at 08:00pm
In our blog post yesterday, we shared with you a video of Anne Shelby talking to the EPA during their visit last week.
August 19, 2011 at 08:00pm
August 8, 2011 at 08:00pm
An editorial this morning in the Lexington Herald-Leader reminds us of the open-door access the coal industry has to the governor's office. This results in many policies and acts that hurt people and communities while doing the industry's bidding.
