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2018 — August/September

90 Percent Reduction Proposed for Red Wolf Protected Habitat

By Locke Curtis | August 9, 2018 | 0
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Citing an unsuccessful reintroduction program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a plan to dramatically decrease the habitat of the remaining 35 endangered red wolves in Eastern North Carolina.

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Asian Carp Spreading Near East Tennessee

By AV's Intern Team | August 9, 2018 | 0
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Evidence of Asian carp, an invasive species that can potentially injure boaters or recreationists by jumping out of the water, has been found in Chickamauga Lake northeast of Chattanooga, Tenn.

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A Journey Through the Daniel Boone National Forest

By Hannah Gillespie | August 9, 2018 | 0
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The Daniel Boone National Forest today is the result of decades of decisions and actions — some controversial — by forest staff, government officials, environmental groups and volunteers.

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Oil and Gas Drilling in Appalachia’s National Forests

By Molly Moore | August 9, 2018 | 0

Oil and gas reserves can be found beneath the Allegheny, Monongahela, Wayne, Daniel Boone, George Washington and Jefferson national forests. But while some forests have a high number of drilling wells, others have none or relatively few.

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Where Does Your Forest Stand with the Plan?

By Locke Curtis | August 9, 2018 | 0

A summary of where each national forest in Central and Southern Appalachia is in the forest planning process.

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As the Climate Changes, National Forests Adapt

By Locke Curtis | August 9, 2018 | 0
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Climate change scientists across the country are compiling data on temperature, rainfall and wildlife in order to anticipate coming challenges for forests and respond appropriately.

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Honoring Clint Dye

By The Appalachian Voice | August 9, 2018 | 0

The Appalachian Voice remembers Southwest Virginia human rights advocate and Voice distributor Clint Dye.

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Rural Residents Face Greater Energy Costs than National Average

By Rory McIlmoil | August 9, 2018 | 0
chart showing energy burden by region and demographic

A new report found that rural households spend much more on energy costs than urban households and that some groups such as renters, elderly residents and non-white residents are hit particularly hard.

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Blair Mountain Returns to National Register of Historic Places

By Hannah Gillespie | August 9, 2018 | 0

The site of West Virginia’s Blair Mountain labor conflict between coal miners and law enforcement was placed back on the National Register of Historic Places after a federal judge ruled its delisting to be unlawful.

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Black Lung Disease Surges as Support for Miners Dwindles

By Elizabeth E. Payne | August 9, 2018 | 0

A recent study shows that black lung disease in Appalachian coal miners is at a 25-year high — but federal taxes on coal companies that help compensate affected miners are set to expire next year.

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