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The August/September issue explores a broad range of topics, including growing public frustration with the Tennessee Valley Authority and continued protests and legal delays affecting major fracked-gas pipelines.
We also look at local attempts to tackle the problem of food insecurity, share one man’s inspiring effort to save rare heirloom apple varieties, and examine how sustainable agriculture practices and local ingredients are influencing our region’s vineyards and distilleries. In addition, we feature community efforts to restore and protect historic African-American cemeteries. Check out these stories and more below!
Tired of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s frequent rate increases and lack of transparency and clean energy, communities across the region are pushing for change in the monopoly utility.
Across the region, communities are working to document and preserve historic African-American cemeteries. Hear from people involved in this work, including reflections from a writer who discusses her family’s past through the lens of a local cemetery.
As the Mountain Valley Pipeline continues to cause problems and spark protests, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline faces new legal troubles.
Apple aficionado Tom Brown has dedicated more than 20 years of his life to saving Appalachia's forgotten heirloom apples.
To combat food insecurity, some programs work to fill gaps in federal food assistance programs, while others are getting creative with food systems and supporting local farmers. All of them are making a difference in the fight against hunger, and all face challenges.
As Appalachia becomes more of a wine destination, vineyards across the region are implementing more sustainable practices or going completely organic.
Local distilleries across Appalachia are crafting creative spirits with local ingredients while paying tribute to the region's tradition of moonshine-making.
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Summiting Grandfather Mountain
Naturalist's Notebook
Tangled Up in Kudzu
Member Spotlight
Taking Energy Democracy to the People Through Tours