The 100 Days project may have ended two months ago, but that didn't stop Power Past Coaler's from amping up action in their own communities. While the JOBS project in southeast West Virginia continues to spark neighborly interest in true "energy independence" -- opportunities for community-owned wind -- impacted residents and welcomed activists in the Coal River Valley have been taking a stoic stand against mountaintop removal. On June 23rd, twenty-nine valley residents and activists -- including Dr. James Hansen and Daryl ...

The 100th day was an incredibly successful start to an essential and ongoing dialogue between grassroots leaders impacted by coal, and those who could bring green economic solutions to their communities. In our meeting with the EPA, chief climate adviser Bob Sussman said, "These are the voices I needed to hear. It makes a real difference to hear from people living with these issues on a daily basis."

Over its first 100 days, the Power Past Coal project has grown faster than any of us could have ...

After fantastic meetings today with the EPA and CEQ, our six grassroots delegates are headed to Congress and the National Press Club to take their message public. Here's a list of details of the events on Thursday, April 30th, with links to additional materials:

Congressional Briefing: 10:30 a.m. in room 2456 of the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C. (Independence Avenue, South of Capitol.)

Press Conference: 2 p.m. in Zenger Room of National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor.

100th Day Reception: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., the Mott House, 122 Maryland Ave. NW.

Some helpful materials: Check out our Media Advisory, today's