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.
North Carolina to Set Precedent in Superfund Litigation
By Kimber Ray In January, the Supreme Court…
Volunteering in Appalachia: A Community Effort
Volunteering in Appalachia: A Community Effort By Kelsey…
Appalachian Coal Companies Face Major Water Pollution Fines
By Brian Sewell In March, two federal enforcement…
Study Confirms Air Pollution from Mountaintop Removal
For generations, coal-mining communities in Appalachia have raised questions about local health problems, wondering whether or not they may be linked to pollution from nearby coal mines. A recent study conducted by a group of West Virginia University researchers has confirmed that suspicion, reporting that potentially dangerous air pollution levels are more likely in areas surrounding mountaintop removal coal mines than in mine-free communities.
