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State Politics Across the Region

By AV's Intern Team | February 10, 2017 |

With state legislative sessions underway across the region, here’s a preview of some of the environmental bills to look out for.

A Sweet Maple Harvest

By AV's Intern Team | February 10, 2017 |

A resurgence in mapling has opened a booming market for Appalachian syrup.

Using Art to Combat Environmental Destruction

By AV's Intern Team | February 10, 2017 |

An exhibit of mixed-media art by West Virginia resident Betsy Jaeger shares the drastic changes in her community due to mining and fracking operations.

Congress Blocks Stream Protection Rule

By AV's Intern Team | February 10, 2017 |

The Congressional Review Act, a rarely invoked procedure, was used by the U.S. Congress to strike down the Stream Protection Rule.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Environmental Review Underway

By Elizabeth E. Payne | February 10, 2017 |

Environmental and community groups have raised concerns about the the federal draft environmental review of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The public comment period is open until April 6, 2017.

Delay in Mountain Valley Pipeline

By Elizabeth E. Payne | February 10, 2017 |

The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Mountain Valley Pipeline has been delayed indefinitely, but the Trump administration expedited action on the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Public Comment Period

By AV's Intern Team | February 9, 2017 |

The public comment period for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in open until April 6, 2017. Join Appalachian Voices at one of several listening sessions across the region.

West Virginia Contends with Aftermath of 2014 Chemical Spill

By Elizabeth E. Payne | February 9, 2017 |

Three years after the chemical MCHM spilled from a storage tank into the Elk River, leaving 300,000 West Virginia American Water Company customers without safe drinking water, a tentative settlement was reached between the private water utility and the state Public Service Commission and Consumer Advocate.

Mine Permit Disputes on Coal River Mountain

By Elizabeth E. Payne | February 9, 2017 |

Coal River Mountain Watch continues to fight mountaintop removal coal mining in West Virginia. Alpha Natural Resources and its subsidiaries hold four active surface coal mining permits on Coal River Mountain that cover 5,600 acres.