KFTC Press Releases
KFTC to Release Vision Smoketown Survey Report
October 15, 2014
Smoketown residents’ ideas for their neighborhood’s future will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 21 with the release of the Vision Smoketown Report. Members of the community, local organizations and businesses, government officials, and the press will have an opportunity to pick up copies of the report, hear a summary of the findings, and ask report authors questions about the results.
Fracking, More Pipeline Proposals and Better Energy Choices to be considered at November 8 Summit
After stopping the Bluegrass Hazardous Liquids Pipeline, victors look for additional ways to protect Kentucky
October 13, 2014
The "Pipelines, Fracking and Kentucky’s Future Beyond Fossil Fuels" summit on November 8 in Lexington will give Kentuckians a chance to learn more about energy choices that are being made for the state, and how to put those choices in the hands of Kentuckians interested in safe communities and a bright energy future.
KFTC to register voters during 48 hours of "Voter Madness"
Voter registration deadline is next Monday
October 1, 2014
Forty-eight hours of “Voter Madness” begins Thursday at noon and lasts through Saturday at noon at a variety of locations and events in the Lexington area. The flurry of activities will raise awareness about the October 6 deadline for voters to register in order to vote in the November 4 general election.
Lessons from Wales spark ideas for community development in Appalachia’s new economy
Public forum will be October 7 in Whitesburg
September 29, 2014
Eastern Kentuckians can learn from two guests who have been deeply involved in community redevelopment efforts in the Welsh coalfields at a public forum on Tuesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. in the Appalshop Theater in Whitesburg.
Kentuckians Taking a Message of Just Transition to People’s Climate March in New York
September 19, 2014
KFTC members will carry a message to the People's Climate March in New York this weekend: "We are at the forefront of the transition away from coal and we need to be put first as we go about building a new economy."
Appalachia’s Bright Future 2.0 is this coming weekend
Weekend activities will showcase local efforts to build diverse and sustainable economy
September 7, 2014
It’s a celebration of what makes Appalachia so special. And it's also a weekend to showcase how residents are turning around their local economy.
KFTC to Host Smoketown GetDown for Democracy
September 5, 2014
The history of Smoketown – and the innovative ideas from local residents for its future – will be celebrated at the first annual “Smoketown Getdown for Democracy,” a neighborhood block party powered by the people, hosted by KFTC and open to the public on Friday, September 19.
Kentucky’s new General Permits for Coal Mining mean five more years of polluted streams
September 3, 2014
State officials have issued two new general permits for coal facilities that fail to fully address the ongoing and substantial harm to humans and aquatic life from polluted wastewater. For the most part, they ignored concerns expressed by coalfield residents and water quality experts.
Appalachia’s Bright Future
Weekend activities will showcase local efforts to build diverse and sustainable economy
August 27, 2014
KFTC is offering “a transition adventure, a multi-day tour and celebration that will give participants the opportunity to meet and learn directly from people and communities on both sides of Pine Mountain who are working to build a healthy and diverse local economy” the weekend of Sept. 12-14.
KFTC statement about EPA’s proposed clean air standards
June 2, 2014
EPA’s proposed new clean air standards represent a great opportunity to move Kentucky and the nation in very positive direction. Kentucky can be in the forefront of this economic opportunity, and KFTC challenges our elected officials and candidates to end their denial and obstruction and lead us to the clean energy future Kentuckians need and deserve.
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