A person’s entire demeanor changes when you ask them to tell you about their history. They settle in and get comfortable with the conversation. They ... Read This Post
Stories
Estill Development Alliance to Host Community-Building Conference, #EstillRising
On Friday, July 29th, the Estill Development Alliance will host a one-day conference-style event in downtown Irvine, Kentucky. Five track sessions ... Read This Post
The Importance of Rural Strategy in the Just Transition Movement
Last year, the US Department of Agriculture released a study that revealed a disparity in philanthropy that those working in rural places already ... Read This Post
Community Members hope to revitalize Route 7
Route 7 Antique Alley and Route 7 Artisan Fellowship are teaming up in eastern Kentucky, working across county lines, and hoping to make ... Read This Post
STAY Project creates full-time position for Appalachian youth; hopes others will do the same
The Stay Together Appalachian Youth (STAY) Project has created a full time position for Appalachian youth, to be stationed in the Central Appalachian ... Read This Post
UK Student Group wants university to take action on climate, deepen commitment to EKY transition
Editor's Note: The following is a guest blog post from a guest blogger. The views and opinions expressed in this guest blog do not necessarily reflect ... Read This Post
Hal Rogers files bill to release $1 billion in AML funds for economic development in coal communities
Today, Rep. Hal Rogers - along with several other Appalachian state representatives - filed the RECLAIM Act, which would release $1 billion in ... Read This Post
Kentucky leaders should position state, EKY for more new energy opportunity
New energy - wind, solar and efficiency - is a huge opportunity for eastern Kentucky right now. That is, if our leaders are willing to take advantage ... Read This Post
Bill and Melinda Gates paid a visit to EKY
Making our eastern Kentucky youth feel like they can do anything is a very crucial part of transitioning the regional economy. It doesn't hurt when ... Read This Post
KSEC wants you for its Just Transition Working Group
Editor's Note: The following is a guest blog post from a guest blogger. The views and opinions expressed in this guest blog do not necessarily reflect ... Read This Post
Mountain Music Exchange owners hope new model of trade-ins, online sales will usher in new era of doing business in EKY
Walking into Mountain Music Exchange in Pikeville, Ky., is a bit jarring. From the outside, the shop on Highway 23 looks nondescript enough. There’s ... Read This Post
Climate justice funder shares why his foundation supports, funds just transition
The role of philanthropy in any just transition is critical. Getting funding for a program can mean whether or not that program continues to exist, or ... Read This Post
