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After Massive Wildfires, Region Recovers
Two months after wildfires raged across the Southeast in the fall of 2016, communities in Tennessee and North Carolina are recovering.
Read MoreUpdate on Cleanup of CTS Superfund Site
On Nov. 22, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice announced a $9 million cleanup at the CTS of Asheville, Inc., Superfund Site.
Read MoreFonta Flora Trail to Span Over 70 Miles in N.C.
A new addition to the North Carolina State Park System, the Fonta Flora Trail, aims to attract visitors and unify towns in Western North Carolina.
Read MoreCommunity Mural Highlights Kentucky Town
The town of Jenkins, Ky., is painting a mural as part of its “Our Town” project that will strengthen the cultural identity of the community and attract visitors.
Read MorePublic Frack Complaints Unearthed and Other Shorts
Public Frack Complaints Unearthed, Bill to Study Health Impact of Mountaintop Removal Introduced, W.Va. Coal Company Settles Water Pollution Lawsuit, and other news briefs
Read MoreEnergy policy in Virginia: 2017 General Assembly update
It’s “crossover” time at the Virginia General Assembly. Here at Appalachian Voices, we are closely tracking bills that will impact Virginia’s energy future. Will the commonwealth continue the fossil fuel-friendly policies of the past, or will we start building a clean energy economy today?
Read MoreBirthplace of Country Music Celebrates “Hometown Stars” and Other Shorts
The Birth Place of Country Music Museum highlights “Hometown Stars” in new exhibit, Asheville will retain ownership of its water system and an export facility for biomass opens in Wilmington, N.C.
Read MoreDuPont to Pay $50 Million in Pollution Settlement
In a settlement reached in December 2016, DuPont Chemical will pay over $50 million for releasing mercury into Shenandoah Valley waterways.
Read MoreFighting for clean water after the Stream Protection Rule
When Congress voted last week to overturn the Stream Protection Rule, people braced themselves for the coming impacts. But threats to public water from corporate and political interests are nothing new in Central Appalachia, nor is the problem unique to this area. In the face of these threats, communities fighting for clean water need our continued support.
Read MoreDefending our vision for Appalachia
In our view, the new administration’s approach to environmental protection and national energy policy is dangerously shortsighted. We will do everything we can to see that the laws protecting our natural heritage and the communities of Appalachia are enforced, and not be distracted from our vision for a healthy, sustainable future for our region and beyond. We know you’ll stand with us during this uncertain time.
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