Written by AV's Intern Team
AV's Intern Team
Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.
Judge Refutes Trump Administration Decision on Red Wolf Conservation
The federal court’s decision prohibits the killing of critically endangered red wolves that roam off their refuge without proof that the wolf is a danger to humans or livestock.
Proposed Landfill at Oak Ridge Sparks Controversy
Residents near Tennessee’s Oak Ridge Reservation, which produced enriched uranium for nuclear weapons, are concerned about flooding and the release of radioactive wastewater at a proposed landfill.
Second Two-headed Snake Recently Found in Region
A Leslie County, Ky., couple found a rare two-headed snake in their yard, the second two-headed copperhead found in the region this year.
Knoxville Chemical Waste Permit Renewed After Citizen Hearing
Community members voiced multiple concerns about the plant, which has previous infractions for leaking contaminants into local groundwater.
Revitalizing Ouachita: How One Electric Co-op is Moving Forward
Ouachita Electric Cooperative in Arkansas offers programs that make energy efficiency and high-speed internet accessible and affordable, and is using solar to help grow the local economy and save money. If Ouachita can do it, what’s stopping other electric co-ops from following suit?
Versatile Vultures
These misunderstood scavengers of the sky play a vital role in our ecosystem.
Appalachian Horses Still at Risk of Slaughter Over the Border
Equine advocates are calling for the passage of bills in the U.S. House and Senate that would outlaw the transportation of horses out of the country to be slaughtered for human consumption.
EPA Removes West Virginia Site from Superfund List
The Ordnance Works Disposal Areas Superfund Site in Morgantown, W.Va., was removed from the Superfund list in August.
North Carolina Elk Given More Space to Roam
Elk reintroduced 17 years ago near Maggie Valley, N.C., now have 500 more acres of grazing land.
Hurricane Florence Devastates the Carolinas
September’s Hurricane Florence caused major flooding across the Carolinas and killed more than 40 people and millions of farm animals.
