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.
Vermicompost: Let earthworms green your kitchen
Vermicomposting relies on earthworms to turn kitchen scraps into a rich soil amendment more quickly and with less odor than conventional composting methods.
Voter Turnout in the Mountains
Voter turnout for presidential elections has been consistently lower in Appalachia than in the rest of the nation since at least 2004, according to scholars.
Burning Southern Forests to Fuel Europe
The global push for “green” energy has led to clearcutting across the Southeast, where forests are being harvested to fuel Europe’s — and particularly the United Kingdom’s — push to use alternative fuels.
Fueling Cars with Plants- A test case in North Carolina
Though biofuels are most common in the Midwest, the state of North Carolina delved into biofuels research in 2007 before slowing research in 2013. Thus far, the venture hasn’t yielded much success.
Rebuilding Continues in Wake of Devastating West Virginia Floods
Extreme flooding in West Virginia killed 23 people and caused immense damage to roads, businesses and houses. Rebuilding continues after this thousand-year event.
Murals Showcase Rare Species
Knoxville, Tenn., is home to the largest Endangered Species Mural completed by the Center for Biological Diversity and artist Roger Peet.
Disputes Over West Virginia’s Water
West Virginia American Water faces public pressure surrounding surcharge proposal and safety concerns related to previous chemical spill.
Food Pantries Bank on Wasted Produce
By selling misshapen or blemished produce to food banks, farmers aid those living in food-insecure homes and prevent food waste.
“Zombie Bee” Disease Found in Virginia and other shorts
“Zombie Bee” disease confirmed, a new mapping shows the environmental impact of industrialized animal farming and other short stories.
