Written by Matt Wasson
Matt Wasson
As Appalachian Voices' Director of Programs, Matt has worked on all aspects of the "coal cycle" — from mining, transportation and combustion to the disposal of power plant waste — and is a nationally recognized authority on mountaintop removal coal mining and coal economics. Matt has testified before Congress and appears frequently on expert panels.
The Appalachian Voice’s Tenth Anniversary
FIGHTING THE DESTRUCTION OF THEIR HOMELAND – Coalfield…
Controversy Over Proposed Road Accelerates
A PLACE FOR SOLITUDE – National park enthusiasts…
Retreat, Regroup and Retie: An Angler’s Winter Refrain
While the fish may still be biting in…
Conservationists, Industry Reach Historic Agreement to Protect Forests on the Cumberland Plateau
The practice of converting hardwood forests to pine…
The Bobcat: Apparition of the Appalachians
Photo courtesy of Terry Spivey, USDA Forest Service,…
Having Your Trees and Cutting them Too
Participants in the recent sustainable forestry workshop on…
As the Forests Have Changed, So Have Residents’ Lives
With virtually no laws governing forest practices in…
