Written by Lorelei Goff

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Lorelei Goff

Debris clogs a creek through a grassy area bordered by woods.

Flood Recovery in Buchanan County, Virginia, a Muddy Process

Threatened crayfish caught in the confusion During massive…

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An active construction site on a steep hillside shows building in progress on a retaining wall. Residential homes can be seen in the background.

Massive Funding Boost Spurs Coal Clean-up Efforts in Appalachia

Plans are underway to give Kentucky residents whose…

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A woman smiles as she sits on a raft in a river holding a paddle.

Not-So-Smooth Sailing: Ann Rose hits a snag on her epic kayak journey

Undaunted by an equipment failure, Ann Rose continues her nearly 2,000-mile journey to raise awareness about water issues facing Appalachian farmers.

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Paddling for her Life

Farmer Ann Rose is paddling nearly 2,000 miles solo to bring attention to water woes in Appalachia.

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A sign advertises a No Pipelines meeting.

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.

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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.

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Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction and Lawsuits Advance

Litigation around the controversial 303-mile Mountain Valley Pipeline continues.

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A white-bearded man in a blue t-shirt stands by a sink with water running from the faucet.

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.

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Paint peels from the sides of a dilapidated brick building.

Three Towns in Southwest Virginia Pursue Redevelopment of Blighted Buildings

Brownfields revitalization programs are helping rural Appalachian towns combat blight to rejuvenate their economies.

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A young man in a blue jacket stands between two older men wearing gray t-shirts. the roof of the brick building behind them is covered in solar panels.

Solar Apprenticeship Program Benefits Southwest Virginia

A youth solar apprenticeship program is changing lives and accelerating the switch to green energy in Southwest Virginia.

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