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Three New Preserves Established on Pine Mountain in Eastern Kentucky
The Kentucky Natural Lands Trust purchased nearly 2,000 acres of Pine Mountain, Ky., for three new preserves in October.
Read MoreCommunity Organizing Amid Destructive Mining
Formed 10 years ago in response to coal mines proposed near Wise County, Va., Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards continues their work to build sustainable communities.
Read MoreProgram Aims to Boost Virginia’s Bobwhite Quail
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s program to increase bobwhite quail populations is expected to benefit farmers.
Read MoreMonsanto Herbicide Threatens Nearby Crops
Monsanto’s dicamba spray can drift to other fields, damaging crops not manufactured by the company to be resistant to the herbicide.
Read MoreRemembering Dianne Bady
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition Founder Dianne Bady leaves behind a legacy of giving voice to citizens who envision a healthier environment, intact mountains and clean water.
Read MoreVirginia Announces Cleanest Air in 20 Years
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality states that levels of ozone, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter have all fallen.
Read MoreNew River Gorge Bridge Celebrates 40 Years
West Virginia’s historic landmark turned 40 in October.
Read MoreCourts Confirm Citizen Rights to Inspect Mines
A federal district court in Virginia confirmed that citizens have the right to accompany mine inspections under federal and state law.
Read MoreWeeklong Warehouse Fire Raised Air Quality Concerns
A warehouse storing plastics and unknown materials burned for roughly eight days in Parkersburg, W.Va.
Read MoreEPA holds lone hearing on Clean Power Plan repeal
By holding only one public hearing for the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan, Scott Pruitt is once again working against the EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment.
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