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.
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.
Legal Action Sought Against Chemical Company
An environmental group, Tennessee Riverkeeper, is seeking legal action against the chemical manufacturing company 3M for improper disposal of toxic chemicals in and around Decatur, Ala.
Organizing Around the Clean Power Plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the first…
Community Networking for Coal Ash Cleanup in N.C.
Our North Carolina team continues to work directly…
Coal Ash Management Continues to Challenge Region
Legal challenges continue in North Carolina, as new contamination from coal ash is identified in Tennessee.
Competition in Solar Power Challenges Utilities
Utility companies in North Carolina and Virginia attempt to block third-party solar power from gaining a foothold in their coverage areas.
Southwest Virginia’s New Economy Forums
In October, Appalachian Voices partnered with Virginia Organizing…
