As climate change begins to impact Appalachia, scientists and community activists look for ways to study and adapt to the changes.
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Across the Years: Updates from the Archives
In honor of our 20th anniversary, we looked through The Appalachian Voice archives to identify important topics that we’ve covered over the years and provide updates on where these issues stand today.
TAGS: air quality blair mountain Coal Ash Eastern hemlock Great Smoky Mountains National Park Kingston Coal Ash Spill migratory birds mountaintop removal coal mining natural gas pipelines
Navigating the Russell Fork
The Russell Fork River was recently added to American River’s 2016 list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers because of threats from mountaintop coal removal mining.
TAGS: American Rivers americas-most-endangered-rivers Breaks Interstate Park Clean Water Act mountaintop removal coal mining Russell Fork Water Pollution Water quality
Celebrating 25 Years with the Affrilachian Poets
For 25 years, the predominantly African American group of writers known as the Affrilachian Poets have been “making the invisible visible.”
Home Projects to Save Energy and Money
Appalachian Voices recently produced several short instructional videos about home projects that can lower your energy bill as well as help you protect the environment by consuming less energy.
Endangered Appalachian Rivers
Over the years, several Appalachian rivers have been included in the annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers list. See how the threats facing these rivers have changed.
TAGS: American Rivers americas-most-endangered-rivers coal-river gauley-river holston-river potomac-river
American Kestrel
The American kestrel is North America’s smallest falcon. This bird, whose population is declining, adapts well to nest boxes installed by conservationists.
Monumental Momentum
The proposed Birthplace of Rivers National Monument would provide additional protection for approximately 122,000 acres within the Monongahela National Forest and aims to boost tourism in the area.
Holston Ammunition Plant’s Open Burning Raises Citizen Concern
The Holston Army and Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, Tenn., is seeking a renewed air permit to continue disposing of explosives and contaminated materials by burning them out in the open.
Wildlife Initiatives Expand in East Kentucky
Two new wildlife preserves have been established in Eastern Kentucky.
