Written by AV's Intern Team

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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.

Appalachian Farmers to Benefit from Remote-Sensing Data

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA are working together to produce maps that will help farmers better prepare for the effects of climate change.

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Appalachian Rails Have Strong Ties to Fossil Fuels

By Elizabeth E. Payne For more than 100…

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More KY Parks Certified as Monarch Waystations

Kentucky state parks work together to help protect the monarch butterfly.

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Pedal in the Mountains

Bicycle tourism is gaining in popularity, and initiatives across the Appalachian region are making it easier for people to explore the area by bike.

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Formidable Costs

Coal Company Conducts Business as Usual Near Kanawha…

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Saving Energy, One Utility at a Time

Our Energy Savings for Appalachia team has been…

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Landowners Support Songbird Conservation

To protect the golden-winged warbler and cerulean warbler, two conservation programs are working with private landowners.

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Proposed Stream Protection Rule Released

By Erin Savage The agency responsible for regulating…

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Alabama Coal: Strip Mine Proposal Halted on Mulberry Fork

By Kimber Ray Even to those familiar with…

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Scientists implement bioremediation techniques in an effort to reduce the volume of PCBs at the overflow pond in Altavista, Va. Photo by Kevin Sowers

Virginia Town Tests Natural Pollution Treatment Techniques

Using natural methods to remove toxic material from soil and water is an ancient practice that has not been well-studied. A series of projects in Altavista, Va., could be the first to show that bioremediation can be a successful, cost-effective way to treat PCB contamination.

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