2015 — (Aug/Sept)
In the Neighborhood: Living with Coal Ash
By Sandra Diaz Tracey Edwards, a lifelong resident of Stokes County, resides within three miles of the coal-fired Belews Creek Steam Station, and is concerned about the coal ash the plant generates. As a child growing up in the mostly African-American neighborhood of Walnut Tree, Edwards played outside and ate from neighborhood apple and cherry…
Read MoreA Deluge of Dam Removals
A torrent of dam removals have occurred across the country in the past decade, and Appalachia is no exception. We take a look at why some dams stand tall, and others are ready to fall.
Read MoreMounting Threats Imperil Two Appalachian Crayfish
There are more than 300 different species of crayfish in the southeastern United States, and two West Virginia species of these adaptable freshwater crustaceans may be declared federally endangered.
Read MoreCooling off in the Devil’s Bathtub
Hikers flock to the cool swimming spots along the Devil’s Bathtub Trail in southwest Virginia, though the trail can be challenging.
Read MoreTrout Introduction Efforts Show Promise in Southwest Virginia
A southwest Virginia effort to boost trout fishing has led to the introduction of tens of thousands of trout into two area streams, and local classrooms are also getting involved.
Read MoreTrain Fire Sparks Evacuations, Water Concerns
A train carrying a carcinogenic chemical derailed near Maryville, Tenn., leading to the evacuation of 5,000 citizens and fish deaths that might be linked to the spill.
Read MoreFarmer Education Programs Blossom
Two North Carolina projects aim to help young and aspiring farmers make connections in the business.
Read MoreN.C. Legislature Addresses Environment
Several bills with environmental ramifications have passed the North Carolina General Assembly, with provisions that affect water and air quality as well as the rights of whistleblowers.
Read MoreStar Parks Shine in the Appalachian Region
In July, Staunton River State Park in Scottsburg, Va., became the fourth park in central and southern Appalachia to receive an International Dark Sky Park designation — a marker of a prime destination for stargazing.
Read MorePaying Tribute to a Beloved Daughter of Appalachia
Jean Ritchie, Kentucky-born folk hero, environmentalist and activist, died this June in her Berea, Ky. home at the age of 92.
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