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.
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.
Courts Could Determine Obama’s Environmental Legacy
As the Obama administration draws to a close, several regulations set to safeguard the environment and public health are either not finalized or tied up in the court system.
Proposed Federal Prison in Kentucky Raises Environmental Justice Concerns
Activists and residents are fighting a plan to build a federal prison on a retired mountaintop removal mine and gas drilling site in Kentucky.
