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While several fracked-gas pipelines in our region face legal challenges, people in the path of these pipelines are contending with the problems posed by these industrial behemoths’ attempts to cut through their yards. Seven of these residents share their stories below.
This issue also explores how pay-what-you-can restaurants are serving communities, the growth of interscholastic mountain biking in the region and red spruce restoration. We also dive into the mine problems left behind by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family companies, and look at upcoming state-level environmental and energy legislation.
The Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines face mounting problems, while the proposed MVP Southgate pipeline is also meeting opposition.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family-owned companies have a track record of unpaid taxes, environmental violations and unreclaimed mine lands.
Appalachia's donation-based cafes offer delicious, healthy food to diners and volunteers regardless of their ability to pay.
The sport of mountain biking is taking off in schools across Appalachia.
North Carolina holds meetings on coal ash cleanup in the state. Tennessee workers who are sick after cleaning up TVA's 2008 coal ash disaster seek resolution. Virginia moves closer to requiring Dominion Energy to relocate its toxic coal ash.
Hiking the Highlands
A Sweet Retreat at Sugar Hollow Park
Naturalist's Notebook
Red Spruce Restoration Underway
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