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.
Public Input Invited for Pisgah and Nantahala Forest Planning
The U.S. Forest Service is working on a management plan for the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests, both in western North Carolina. The agency has solicited feedback, and public input would be most useful by Dec. 15.
Water Rights a Hot Topic in North Carolina, West Virginia
Legal battles in North Carolina and West Virginia are determining whether water systems will be controlled by local, state or private entities.
Renovations Reveal Link to Thomas Jefferson
During recent renovations, a chemistry lab with links to Thomas Jefferson was discovered behind a wall in the University of Virginia’s Rotunda.
Ohio Woman Wins $1.6 Million in Pollution Damages
An Ohio woman won a legal case against DuPont, claiming that exposure to chemicals that the company dumped into the Ohio River had given her cancer.
Coal Company Accused of Intimidating Whistleblowers
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Murray Energy Corp. for violations after it sought to retaliate against miners who made complaints anonymously.
Ozone Regulations, Miner Health Care, Coal’s Decline
News briefs from across the energy sector.
N.C. Communities Take Steps to Block Fracking
Despite efforts at the state level to pave the way for fracking, many North Carolina towns and counties are passing moratoria to block this form of natural gas extraction in their communities.
Algae Blooms, Water Quality Withers
Algae blooms in Kentucky’s Ohio River are raising concerns about water quality and human safety.
State Environmental Departments Criticized
Government and media investigations have criticized the oversight of state environmental departments in North Carolina and Kentucky, respectively.
Faced with Threats to Nolichucky River, Residents Unite
Concerned citizens have joined together to monitor the Nolichucky River in East Tennessee for pollution that could result from a new industrial pipeline. Though the water is still at risk, opposition to the pipeline has spurred community engagement.
