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.
South Fork Sharestead
In six years, Jonathan Towers has transformed his average American home into an energy-efficient, food-abundant powerhouse. By retrofitting the house to be energy efficient and maintaining a strong commitment to energy conservation, their utility bill has dropped 75 percent.
Welcome To Adam Wells and Amy Kelly!
Please join us in extending a hearty welcome to two new members of the Appalachian Voices family!
Member Spotlight — Bob Belton
An avid flyfisherman and volunteer distributor of The Appalachian Voice uses his time off the rivers working to protect them.
FloydFest 14 Celebrates Music, Community and Sustainability
Situated on a picturesque ridge just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd, Va., FloydFest: Fire on the Mountain, is a stellar music festival with a community feel and an emphasis on family, art and celebration. This year, Appalachian Voices was chosen as the featured nonprofit.
WV to Review Research on Mining Health Impacts
West Virginia’s Bureau of Public Health announced in March that the agency will begin working with the state’s Department of Environmental Protection to evaluate existing research that links surface coal mining and poor health.
Duke Energy Faces Historic Fines for Coal Ash Pollution
Duke Energy has agreed to pay $102 million for federal criminal charges stemming from violations of the Clean Water Act at five of its 14 coal ash sites in North Carolina.
White House Plan Would Spur Investment in Appalachia
A broad set of initiatives included in the Obama administration’s proposed budget for 2016 would support economic development projects in Central Appalachian communities burdened by the coal industry’s continued decline.
TVA 20-year Plan Heavy on Natural Gas, Nuclear
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced in March that…
WV Coal Lab Penalty Upheld
The West Virginia Environmental Quality Board upheld a decision by the state Department of Environmental Protection to revoke the certification of Appalachian Laboratories Inc., where employees routinely conspired to violate the federal Clean Water Act.
Campaign to Bring Energy Savings to the High Country Gaining Momentum
The High Country Home Energy Contest has come to a close, but the winners are already seeing tangible results from the upgrades they won.
