Kentuckians for the Commonwealth has been hard at work collecting video, photos and other material from the Appalachia's Bright Future conference. We want to share with you this clip from one of the plenaries, where MACED President Justin Maxson discusses what a just transition looks like.
What do you think? What will it take to achieve a just transition to a diversified economy in Appalachia?
Appalachian Transition Initiative
2 weeks ago
"When we talk about what holds Appalachian Kentucky back we often talk about things like infrastructure or education. When you get to know the region’s individuals who are at the brink of 'breaking out' and seizing new opportunities, however, others’ health problems often take on determinative role." #TransitionInAction ...
Transition in Action: Evan Smith, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center
Who are you, and what’s your role at your organization? I’m Evan Barret Smith a staff attorney at Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center. How does your organization contribute to improving health in the …
Appalachian Transition Initiative
4 weeks ago
"I think we all understand genetics plays a factor in our health, but so do our eating habits and activity levels. When we recognize this, each of us can be real change agents of community health across rural Kentucky." #TransitionInAction ...
Transition in Action: Ernie Scott at the Kentucky Office of Rural Health
1- Who are you, and what’s your role at your organization? My name is Ernie Scott and I am the Director of the Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH) at the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health …
Appalachian Transition Initiative
4 weeks ago
"Healthier communities will make us more attractive to employers. West Virginia used to have a reputation for a hardworking, healthy workforce. We now have a reputation for an unhealthy work force, which profoundly affects our economic development prospects." #TransitionInAction ...
Try This WV Highlights Health Transition in Action
Our guest blog today comes from Kate Long of Try This West Virginia, an innovative and community-driven health movement taking hold across the state. 1. Who are you, and what’s your role at…