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.
Owning the Mountains: Appalachia’s history of corporate control
By Elizabeth E. Payne Throughout the history of…
Fracked-gas Pipelines Would Threaten Homes and Dreams
A Tale of Two Families By Cat McCue…
The Hidden Gem of Rocky Fork
This moderately strenuous hike through the mountains of eastern Tennessee follows an old logging trail to the 100-foot Big Falls on Lower Higgens Creek. Several creek crossings and caves mark the remainder of the path to Birchfield Camp Lake.
Blasted: Homeowners near mine seek recourse for property damage
Karen and Jerry Kirk live in a home that they believe was damaged during blasting for a nearby surface mine. Despite years of frustration, they have been unable to get compensation for the damage to their property.
Clean Power Plan Clears Legal Hurdle
Challenges to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan are now going through the legal system.
Charlottesville Public Art Project Reimagines Energy Use
A new art installation in Charlottesville, Va., will illustrate energy usage in the city’s neighborhoods. The project is part of the Energize! Charlottesville campaign, an effort to reduce residential and municipal energy use.
Wild Hogs a Source of Agriculture Trouble in Tennessee
A rapidly expanding population of wild hogs is causing a massive headache for farmers in Tennessee.
Upstate Forever Teaches The Importance of Clean Water in S.C.
A $100,000 grant will help launch Upstate Forever’s “Reconnecting People to Rivers” initiative. This environmental organization focuses on the mountain region of South Carolina.
Environmental Groups Seek Protection for Monarch Butterflies
Two environmental groups are pressuring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the Monarch butterfly.
