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2023—Summer

Proposed Regional Hydrogen Energy Hubs Raise Concerns

By Rance Garrison | August 3, 2023 | 0

Two consortiums of power companies and other businesses are seeking federal funding for proposed regional hydrogen energy hubs. Most hydrogen energy production processes produce climate-altering emissions.

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Years After Atlantic Coast Pipeline Cancellation, Easements Remain

By Jen Lawhorne | August 3, 2023 | 2

Residents continue to fight for the return of their land, which was seized for pipeline easements by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline beginning in 2014.

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New Draft Safety Standard for Exposure to Silica Dust

By Molly Moore | August 3, 2023 | 0
A man in a black t-shirt speaks at a podium behind a sign depicting a skeleton wearing a miner's hat that says BlackLungKills.org in black lettering. A banner that says Black Lung Association is draped over a table behind him and a statue of a miner rises above them in the background.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s proposed new regulations would reduce worker exposure to silica dust, but advocates say better enforcement measures are needed.

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EPA Seeks Update to Coal Ash Cleanup Requirements

By Jen Lawhorne | August 3, 2023 | 0
A black woman speaks into a microphone. People stand behind her holding signs calling for coal ash cleanup. A large banner held by several people at the front of the group reads, "Make Power Plants Clean Up All Their Coal Ash."

A proposed new rule for coal ash cleanup aims to protect the communities and the environment.

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Solar Fund Boosts Renewable Energy Projects

By Rance Garrison | August 3, 2023 | 0

The Appalachian Solar Finance Fund has supported 32 new projects since its launch in November 2021.

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Report Highlights Gains, Concerns For Appalachia

By Lorelei Goff | August 3, 2023 | 0

While Appalachia has seen improvements in some key areas, disparities and concerns remain and are highlighted in the latest American Community Survey report published by the Appalachian Regional Commission.

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Uranium Refinement Moves Forward In Tennessee

By Lorelei Goff | August 3, 2023 | 0
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Nuclear Fuel Services Inc. received $428 million to move forward with phase two of a 5-year contract to refine highly enriched uranium metal at its Erwin, Tennessee plant. A local group is fighting to stop it.

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News Briefs from Across Appalachia

By Lorelei Goff | August 2, 2023 | 0

From a win for rural West Virginia residents fighting a corporate polluter to expanding outdoor recreation, here are a few happenings from across Appalachia.

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Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest Plan Finalized

By AV's Intern Team | August 2, 2023 | 0

Conservation groups raise concerns for the future of Western North Carolina national forests following the announcement of an updated forest management plan.

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Fate of Mountain Valley Pipeline’s North Carolina extension still unclear

By Contributing Writers | June 29, 2023 | 0
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper raised concerns about the Southgate project, which has drawn opposition from local governments and elected officials who say it threatens private property rights and tourism efforts.

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