The FCC is likely to award the Canary Coalition a high-powered radio station, at 95.3 FM, with the ability to broadcast into three states. Western Carolina University would like the frequency instead of its weak signal currently broadcast from 90.5 FM. WCQS, the Cherokee Boys & Girls Club, and a Georgia nonprofit also applied for the frequency. WCU is planning to sue for the rights to operate on the frequency (business as usual in FCC issues).

Avram Friedman of the Canary Coalition thinks suing is an irresponsible use of stretched taxpayer dolars appropriated for education. Old radio hands wonder if the Canary Coalition will be able to sustain the large enterprise solely with nonprofit donations. If successful, Friedman would keep the public up-to-date on the latest in climate change, keep activists in touch, and even play green music.