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.
Protecting Streams
Appalachian Voices is working with partner groups to help local communities speak out in favor of stronger regulations protecting their streams and people from mountaintop coal removal.
By the Numbers: Lyme Disease, Conservation Funding, Smoky Mountains and more
11 Ranking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park…
Oak Ridge Pond Clean-Up Underway
Efforts to create a healthier ecosystem in a contaminated pond in Oak Ridge, Tenn., yield encouraging results.
Auto Titan Laid Low by West Virginia Scientists
Scientists at West Virginia University reveal that Volkswagen had installed software designed to cheat EPA regulations in some of their cars .
Rails To Trails
Former railways have been converted into beautiful biking and hiking trails across Appalachia.
Intersex Fish Found in N.C. Waterways
Male black bass in the North Carolina waterways are frequently exhibiting female characteristics. These traits are linked to the presence of endocrine disrupting compounds in the water.
Welcome to New Staff and 2015-16 AmeriCorps Members
Meet our new staff member and 2015-16 AmeriCorps Project Conserve team.
Driving on Sunshine
Appalachia’s Solar Electric Vehicle Charging Company Brightfield Transportation…
Charting the Clean Power Plan in Virginia
Appalachian Voices and our partners are working to ensure that Virginia’s implementation of the Clean Power Plan puts the state on track for a safe, reliable and affordable energy future.
Bankruptcies Roil Coal Industry and Worry Regulators
Major coal companies are filing for bankruptcy, causing concerns that they may not clean up contaminated lands or meet their obligations to workers.
