Written by Lorelei Goff
Lorelei Goff
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.
Report Highlights Gains, Concerns For Appalachia
While Appalachia has seen improvements in some key areas, disparities and concerns remain and are highlighted in the latest American Community Survey report published by the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Uranium Refinement Moves Forward In Tennessee
Nuclear Fuel Services Inc. received $428 million to move forward with phase two of a 5-year contract to refine highly enriched uranium metal at its Erwin, Tennessee plant. A local group is fighting to stop it.
News Briefs from Across Appalachia
From a win for rural West Virginia residents fighting a corporate polluter to expanding outdoor recreation, here are a few happenings from across Appalachia.
How a Pipeline Proposal Birthed a Community Movement in Middle Tennessee
A proposed pipeline expansion project that would cut through several Middle Tennessee counties birthed a grassroots movement aimed at stopping it, as TVA plans yet another fossil fuel buildout.
Communities Speak Out on Clean Energy, Safety
Members of local communities and environmental groups demand TVA prioritize safety and clean energy. TVA CEO Jeff Lyash announces a Notice of Intent to build yet another gas plant and pipeline.
