2016 — (Oct/Nov)
Volunteers Still Needed for Flood Recovery in West Virginia
Months after the June floods, West Virginia communities are still need of volunteers to help clean up and rebuild damaged areas.
Read MoreSouthwest Virginia Environmental Movement Loses Two Leaders
Southwest Virginia lost two environmental leaders when Vivian Owens and Tim Mullins passed away in August.
Read MorePOWER Initiative Grants Awarded
On Aug. 24, the White House announced the recipients of the latest round of POWER Initiative grants. A majority of the 29 projects receiving funding are in in Central Appalachia.
Read MoreProtections Uncertain as Red Wolf Population Declines
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has dramatically reduced the amount of territory reserved for the red wolf in eastern North Carolina, even as the population of this endangered species continues to decline.
Read MoreEmerald Ash Borer Finds Its Way to North Carolina
The emerald ash borer, an invasive pest destroying ash trees throughout the Appalachian region, has been detected in North Carolina.
Read MoreThe National Park Service Turns 100
The National Park Service turned 100 years old this summer and celebrations continue throughout the fall.
Read MoreCreate Your State Uses Art to Create Change
The Create Your State Tour provides workshops that use live music and visuals to show participants how to ignite arts-based community development in their West Virginia towns.
Read MoreConsequences and Need for Natural Gas Pipelines Disputed
Community members, economic advisors and environmentalists question the need for the proposed Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast Pipelines.
Read MoreDC District Court Hears Clean Power Plan Case
On Sept. 27, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard oral arguments concerning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan.
Read MoreMountaintop Removal Mine Shut Down in WV
The KD#2 surface coal mine in West Virginia was permanently halted by state regulators after a two-year, resident-led campaign to close the mine.
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