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.

The Newest Member of Our Team

Please join us in welcoming Tarence Ray, expanding…

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Solidarity in the Tar Heel State

Story by Julia Simcoe and staff Appalachian Voices…

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Fracking Concerns Fuel Research, Government Opposition

The latest hydraulic fracturing news includes new fracking bans and moratoriums and an increase in earthquakes linked to underground injection of fracking wastewater.

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TVA Milestone at Nuclear Plant

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted in May…

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Lawsuit Defends Blackside Dace

A federal lawsuit filed in Knoxville, Tenn., alleges…

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Mountaintop Removal Reduces Nearby Songbird Populations

Forest-dependent songbird species appear in significantly smaller numbers…

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Increasing Homeowner Access to Energy Savings

Financing programs are helping homeowners invest in upgrades that make residences more comfortable while lowering electric bills and reducing a home’s carbon footprint.

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Dominion Eyes Alternate Route for Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Immense public opposition in Virginia led developers to…

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Schools Do the Math and Go Green

Regional schools are finding that solar power and energy efficiency can help reduce electric bills, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and provide a valuable learning opportunity.

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Duke to Close Asheville Coal Plant

Under pressure to address rampant coal ash pollution,…

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