Written by Contributing Writers
Contributing Writers
Public Hearing on Kentucky Utilities’ Coal Ash Cleanup Plan
Critics say a plan developed by Kentucky Utilities to address groundwater pollution from an unlined coal-ash pond seeping into Herrington Lake is inadequate.
Red Bird Mission Adds Solar
A partnership between Eastern Kentucky organizations recently brought solar panels — and substantial utility bill savings — to Red Bird Mission.
Trailblazers
Three projects show how mountain biking is helping shape development and protect private lands from pavement in Appalachia.
Hemp Finds a Home
A hempcrete house high in the mountains of West Virginia demonstrates that industrial hemp is a viable alternative for homebuilders.
Pristine Waters At Bottom Creek Gorge
The Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve in Montgomery County, Va., contains more than 5 miles of trails and the second-highest waterfall in the state.
Betting the Farm on a “Wild West” Hemp Economy in Appalachia
Ever-changing laws and regulations, a saturated CBD market and high operating costs are stressing the region’s industrial hemp farmers.
State Environmental Agencies See Cuts to Funding, Staffing
A recent report shows that the federal government and 30 states reduced funding for environmental agencies from 2008 to 2018.
Oak Ridge Funding is Secure; Waste Cleanup Remains Uncertain
Tennessee regulators, communities and grassroots groups have yet to resolve a dispute with federal agencies on how to handle hazardous waste at a superfund site in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
A dispute between federal agencies and Tennessee regulators over how to handle hazardous waste at a superfund site in Oak Ridge, Tenn.,
Multi-State Healthcare Merger Draws Months-Long Protest
When a Kingsport, Tenn., hospital merged with Ballad Health, the monopoly healthcare provider drastically cut back the hospital’s services – sparking a months-long 24/7 protest.
