In recent decisions, two coal companies were found guilty of violations to the Clean Water Act.
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Energy Report News Bites
Robust Opposition to Atlantic Offshore Drilling, Benefits of Natural Gas and Coal Refuted, and Virginia Establishes Green Community Program
Bankruptcies Roil Coal Industry and Worry Regulators
Major coal companies are filing for bankruptcy, causing concerns that they may not clean up contaminated lands or meet their obligations to workers.
Salamanders Under Threat from Deadly Fungus
Salamanders in southern Appalachia could be vulnerable to a deadly fungal infection.
Bear Population Rises, Human Encounters Follow
With bear populations rising, wildlife agencies are working to avoid any negative interactions with humans.
Common Connections: An Appalachian-Romanian Exchange
An exchange program between high students from Mason, W. Va., and Anina, Romania, identified similarities in the music and traditions of these two coal-mining regions.
Appalachian Farmers to Benefit from Remote-Sensing Data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA are working together to produce maps that will help farmers better prepare for the effects of climate change.
Appalachian Rails Have Strong Ties to Fossil Fuels
By Elizabeth E. Payne For more than 100 years, railroads have roared through the Appalachian mountains, connecting the region to the rest of the country, and moving resources and people in and out of the region. Trains first entered Appalachia…
Pedal in the Mountains
Bicycle tourism is gaining in popularity, and initiatives across the Appalachian region are making it easier for people to explore the area by bike.
