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A waterfall in the Appalachian mountains
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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 stands on Kayford Mountain in West Virginia.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
video February 26, 2014

A Hero is Someone Who Doesn’t Get Used to This

Mountain Hero Larry Gibson's courage to stand up against mountaintop removal mining inspired and gave voice to countless other Americans who live with the injustices of environmental pollution and destruction.
Article September 20, 2012

Happy 98th To Living Legend Ken Hechler

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…
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

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 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…