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.
Fighting for RGGI and the climate
Communications intern Noah Vickers reports on six climate rallies that recently took place in support of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in Virginia.
Presence of Needle Ants in the Smoky Mountains Threatens Native Species
Invasive ants in the Smoky Mountains pose a threat to native species in the area.
Cultivating an Inclusive Future in the Outdoors
A variety of programs, clubs and organizations aim to support inclusive outdoor recreation that centers people of color.
Final Stage of Blue Grass Chemical Weapons Cleanup Underway
The Blue Grass Chemical-Agent Destruction Pilot Plant began destroying the last type of chemical weapons stored at an Army depot in Kentucky in July with a completion date scheduled for September 2023.
How places of worship can benefit from switching to solar with the help of the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund
On July 28, Appalachian Voices partnered with the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund, Volt Energy Utility and St. Paul Lutheran Church to present a webinar to specifically encourage places of faith to make the switch to solar energy.
Groups Unsatisfied with Duke Energy’s NC Carbon Plan
Many North Carolina residents, businesses and environmental groups are calling on the state utilities commission to push for more renewable power, energy efficiency and measures to address affordability in the state’s final carbon reduction plan.
Support shown for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative with a “march backwards”
Rallygoers in Richmond opposed Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Trash Trouts are Collecting Litter and Data on Waterway Pollution
These floating devices use a catch-and-release system to trap trash in small tributaries before it reaches main rivers and help gather information on microplastics in waterways.
Lions and Trails and Foragers, Oh My!
Dandelions are complex, nutrient-rich plants with a distinct appearance that makes them ideal for novice foragers.
Black Lung Advocate Judith Riffe is Making Change (and Quilts) in West Virginia
Judith Riffe of the Wyoming County Black Lung Association uses her quilt-making talents to fundraise for the chapter and is spearheading the installation of a statue to bring attention to the role of women miners.
