What does COP 26 mean for the future of coal? e360.yale.edu/digest/a-worry…

From COP 26: Creative Carbon Scotland demonstrates the importance of arts and culture during the transition from fossil fuels: yaleclimateconnections.org/2021/11/a-just…

Bishop Marcia Dinkins from Black Appalachian Coalition The Black Appalachian Coalition discusses the need for a just transition from coal: energynews.us/2021/11/12/bla…

On "Connections" from KET, a conversation between Renee Shaw and our author @WilliamHTurner1 about his new book The Harlan Renaissance: ket.org/program/connec…

Impressive work taking place on #Wattstown-#Pontygwaith #coaltip and on Sunday to boot! If you squint, you make out the engineers with abseiling ropes in orange overwear!

Coal miners risked their lives to power this country. They deserve our support to make sure the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund remains solvent into the future. Support them by taking action today! #BlackLungKills secure.everyaction.com/ceiktdfo2kefrx…

Sharing this story from Green Biz on the role of black farmers in West Virginia's post coal economy: greenbiz.com/article/black-…

Remembering Hywel Francis today, one year on from his death.

This Day in Labor History: March 30, 1930. The Hawk’s Nest tunnel project near Gauley Bridge, West Virginia began. Let's talk about this mass slaughter of Black workers through silicosis and then the mass graves these workers were dumped in!

The Highlander Center supported the historic exchange between coal communities in Appalachia and Wales. Here is one way to support their legacy of fighting for justice: actionnetwork.org/letters/public…

The Dulais Valley of south Wales if featured in @RogerTileyphoto's recent documentary:

Wheeling! Find WVU Press books, and lots of other gifts for West Virginians, at the Wheeling Artisan Center.

.Appalachians for Appalachia has created an open source tracking sheet to share material drop-off locations, nonprofits taking donations, government resources, and more. Pass it on: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d….

The eastern Kentucky communities featured in After Coal have been hit by severe flooding. Here is a link to resources to help: appalshop.org/news/appalachi…

Helen Matthews Lewis, who provided the inspiration for the After Coal project passed away at the age of 97. Her presence will be missed. This outtake from the After Coal documentary feature Helen reading original poetry at Appalshop's Seedtime in the Cumberland festival:

A moving tribute to Helen Matthews Lewis, who's work provided the foundation for the After Coal project:

This documentary by @RogerTileyphoto provides an intimate look at the people of the Dulais Valley of south Wales:

Preview of some new reporting on mine reclamation:

We are very saddened to hear of the passing of George Brinley Evans. George was a close friend of the Miners’ Library and passionate about adult education. A former miner, he was also an accomplished author and artist. His storytelling, humour and comradeship will be much missed

My #Sundance review of the breathtaking, fable-esque documentary KING COAL. hammertonail.com/reviews/king-c…