Congress and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could soon take steps to protect communities from an incredibly common but little-known family of man-made chemicals that have been accumulating in waterways and in people’s blood for decades.
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The Significance of the Battle of Blair Mountain, 100 Years Later
TAGS: Battle of Blair Mountain Coal labor unions strike UMWA United Mine Workers of America West Virginia West Virginia Mine Wars Museum
Purple Martins: The Neighbors We Didn’t Know We Wanted
The migratory purple martin is almost entirely dependent on human-made housing while it lives in Eastern North America during the warmer months.
Jewish Communities Persist in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia, is home to two Jewish congregations, and the city’s Jewish history stretches back to the early 1800s.
Relay Runners Followed Path of the Mountain Valley Pipeline
Three women ran the 415-mile route of the Mountain Valley Pipeline over the course of 10 days to protest the project and connect with residents along the pipeline’s path.
Reinventing Museum Offerings During COVID
Museums throughout the region have found creative ways to connect with the public during COVID, both online and offline. And as many museums resume in-person operations, some are planning to keep these popular new programs.
Counting Hawks
“Any day you see a hawk is a good day,” says longtime hawk watcher Bill Haley. During peak migration season, lucky hawk watchers in Appalachia may see thousands of hawks in a single day.
TAGS: appalachia Atlantic Flyway birding broad-winged hawks Citizen science hawk count hawk watch hawks migratory birds ornithology raptors Volunteers
