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.
Study Shows Steep Decline in Fish Populations Near Mountaintop Removal
A study from researchers at the U.S. Geological Survey published in July provides strong new evidence that mountaintop removal coal mining in Appalachia is devastating downstream fish populations.
Ky. Proposes Updates to Coal General Permit
By Brian Sewell New permitting rules could have…
N.C. Circumvents Supreme Court Ruling On Groundwater Contamination
By Kimber Ray Lawsuits filed by citizens exposed…
Surface Mine Near State Forest Meets Opposition
By Brian Sewell A mountaintop removal permit in…