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Press Release May 31, 2012

Mountain Heroes, Supported by Celebrities and the Public, Join Earthjustice Campaign To Stop Mountaintop Removal Mining

Edward Norton, Woody Harrelson, John Slattery, Wendell Berry, Leilani Munter, and more join Appalachian heroes and American public in standing up for mountains, communities, and water
Press Release September 12, 2012

Mountain Heroes and Citizens Gather at White House To Call on Nation's Leaders To End Mountaintop Removal Mining

A Solidarity Day at White House and historic photo petition delivery to save communities, public health, and mountains
Article August 24, 2012

Musicians Join Hit Parade As Mountain Heroes

The next artist is My Morning Jacket, a band from Louisville, KY. They have been outspoken environmental advocates for many years, working hard with partners such as Rock The Earth…
Mountain Heroes collects stories and inspiration from the fight to end mountaintop removal mining.
(Background Image: iStockphoto)
Article August 8, 2012

Kayford Mountain, Prettiest Lady I've Ever Seen

This is the story of a man who fell in love with a mountain and his struggle to keep it and all mountains from being destroyed by coal mining.
The historic Mountain Heroes photo petition featured photos, messages and stories from more than 13,000 people across the country who are calling for an end to mountaintop removal mining.
(Composite of user-submitted photos)
Article September 13, 2012

Stand With Appalachia Solidarity Day

Today's the day that we deliver our Mountain Heroes photo petition to the Obama administration! This massive photo petition is historic—it includes photos and personal messages and stories from more…
Wolverines, says journalist and wildlife biologist Douglas H. Chadwick, are "not afraid of anything. They climb peaks that human climbers turn back from. So they're just fearless, and they're tireless, and they got no end of attitude."
(Photo Courtesy of Dale Pedersen)
Article December 6, 2023

Keeping the Wolverine Wild in a Climate Crisis

New federal protections secured through Earthjustice litigation will help ensure that wolverines, a snow-dependent species, can survive a warming world.
Larry Gibson (1946–2012), watching the sun set over a decimated Kayford Mountain.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Article September 10, 2012

Part Of Me Stayed There

Press Release February 6, 2013

House Representatives Introduce Bill To Protect Public Health in Appalachia

ACHE Act calls for scientific studies on health impacts of mountaintop removal mining
A waterfall in the Appalachian mountains
(Konstantin L / Shutterstock)
Press Release: Victory July 11, 2014

Federal Appeals Court Upholds EPA Efforts To Protect Appalachian Waters and Communities

Court rejects coal industry’s challenge to Obama Administration’s effort to rein in mountaintop removal mining
Larry Gibson (1946–2012), watching the sun set over a decimated Kayford Mountain.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Article September 10, 2012

Hero For Those "Who Don't Have A Say"

Article January 5, 2011

Paying Respects to a Great Leader

Larry Gibson (1946–2012), watching the sun set over a decimated Kayford Mountain.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Article September 10, 2012

Mourning A Hero And A Friend

Last night, we got devastating news. Larry Gibson, our close friend, partner, ally and comrade in the work to end mountaintop removal mining and secure justice for communities across Appalachia,…