Written by Lorelei Goff
Lorelei Goff
Paddling for her Life
Farmer Ann Rose is paddling nearly 2,000 miles solo to bring attention to water woes in Appalachia.
Concerns Over Proposed Cumberland Methane Plant and Pipeline
The Tennessee Valley Authority and Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company push ahead with plans for the Cumberland Pipeline amid concerns for the environment, property and public safety.
TVA Moves Forward with Kingston Gas Plant
Ignoring EPA concerns and calls from lawmakers for more transparency, Tennessee Valley Authority moved forward with plans to convert the Kingston Fossil Plant from coal to methane.
Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction and Lawsuits Advance
Litigation around the controversial 303-mile Mountain Valley Pipeline continues.
How McDowell County, West Virginia, is Addressing its Decades-old Water Problems
Federal funding and an innovative nonprofit program are key resources McDowell County, West Virginia is using to correct its decades-old problem with access to clean drinking water.
Three Towns in Southwest Virginia Pursue Redevelopment of Blighted Buildings
Brownfields revitalization programs are helping rural Appalachian towns combat blight to rejuvenate their economies.
Solar Apprenticeship Program Benefits Southwest Virginia
A youth solar apprenticeship program is changing lives and accelerating the switch to green energy in Southwest Virginia.
Fraud Allegations in Ohio Public Lands Fracking Controversy
As Ohio moves forward with leasing public lands for oil and gas fracking, there are allegations that supporters filed fraudulent letters in favor of these leases — using real Ohioans’ identities without their consent.
Finding Higher Ground From Floods
As catastrophic floods increase in frequency and severity, state governments, nonprofits and local communities have been diving into the questions surrounding flood recovery and mitigation.
Indigenous Couple Fights For Social And Environmental Justice
The nonprofit organization 7 Directions of Service is working to protect the rights of people and nature.
