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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.

New Law Helps Cyclists in Virginia

Bicyclists in Virginia can breathe easier now that…

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Selenium has caused grotesque deformities from s-curved spines and double-headed larvae to fish with both eyes on the same side of their heads. These fish (above) were caught at Belews Lake, N.C., which is adjacent to a Duke Energy coal-fired power plant. Photo by Dr. Dennis Lemly

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.

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New Moth Named to Honor Cherokee

The Cherokeea attakullakulla now boasts a name of…

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Quarry Opposition in Ky.

By Amber Ellis Citizens in Powell County, Ky.,…

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The Energy Report Round-Up

By Brian Sewell Dan River Coal Ash Cleanup…

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Ky. Proposes Updates to Coal General Permit

By Brian Sewell New permitting rules could have…

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North Carolina Coal Ash Bill Pending

By Brian Sewell On July 14, the N.C….

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Court Favors EPA on Mountaintop Removal

By Brian Sewell A federal appeals court ruled…

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N.C. Circumvents Supreme Court Ruling On Groundwater Contamination

By Kimber Ray Lawsuits filed by citizens exposed…

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Surface Mine Near State Forest Meets Opposition

By Brian Sewell A mountaintop removal permit in…

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