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Virginia Approves Dominion Solar Pilot Program
Dominion Energy’s pilot program will allow ratepayers to to receive all or part of their electricity from Virginia solar farms for an additional cost.
Read MoreEnergy Report News Bites
A Virginia town approved two new solar projects, studies found that the minimum safe distance from frack sites should be a quarter-mile and that the amount of water used for fracking has drastically increased, and the West Virginia Coal Association is asking for a tax cut.
Read MoreGrassroots campaign draws historic crowd to East Tennessee electric co-op’s annual meeting
On Sept. 15, more than 1,200 members of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative gathered for the co-op’s annual meeting as the group PVEC Member Voices led a grassroots campaign promoting transparency, member involvement and environmental stewardship.
Read MoreA hurricane’s aftermath
Floodwaters continue to spread toxic contamination from hog farms and coal ash impoundments, and have raised concerns about the social disparity of the residents impacted by the disaster.
Read MoreFederal fund for black lung healthcare in danger
Our elected representatives need to step up and make sure coal companies pay their fair share toward healthcare for coal miners with black lung disease.
Read MoreAl Gore, Rev. Barber tour coal-impacted communities in N.C.
The former vice president joined with the Poor People’s Campaign and others on a two-day tour to highlight the link between environmental injustice and poverty.
Read MoreMountain Valley and Atlantic Coast Pipeline Challenges Continue
A slew of legal challenges and protestors has suspended construction on the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines.
Read MoreHidden Treasures: Public Forests
Here, we outline a multitude of gorgeous spots off the beaten path in our national forests.
Read MoreFERC halts construction of Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines
In the span of two weeks, federal court rulings exposed major flaws in the permits for the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipeline, bringing construction to a halt.
Read MoreNantahala-Pisgah Plan Q&A: Tommy Cabe
Tommy Cabe is the Tribal forest resource specialist for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and a Tribal member from the Bird Town Community. He is also a member of the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Partnership, a collaborative group of conservationists, cultural interests, recreational users, timber industry representatives and more who are seeking to shape the revision…
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