As Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc., pursues plans to begin producing refined uranium in Erwin, Tenn., local environmental and safety advocates are objecting.
Lorelei Goff
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The Appalachian Voice
Permanent Closure of Frack Waste Well A Win For Ohio Activists
The Ginsburg injection well stored toxic, radioactive waste in an open pit surrounded by farms and residences. The well’s closure is a significant victory for activists, but there are more than 200 frack waste injection wells in Ohio.
TAGS: Appalachian Ohio community activism environmental cleanup frack waste fracking injection well Ohio radiation southeast ohio toxic waste
Keeping the Nolichucky “Wild and Scenic”
A grassroots effort to protect the Nolichucky River has the support of lawmakers, outdoor enthusiasts, businesses and more.
TAGS: boating Kayaking Nolichucky North Carolina Tennessee U.S. Forest Service Water quality Whitewater Wild and Scenic
White-Nose Syndrome: A Stealthy Killer
The fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats across North America.
Barring the Way to Disease
Gates placed over the mouths of caves let bats in and out of their home while keeping unwanted humans out.
Community-owned Broadband Expands Rural Opportunities
The Southern Connected Communities Project is helping rural communities build locally owned and operated wireless broadband infrastructure.
TAGS: Highlander Center internet access rural broadband SEAD Southern Connected Communities Project Tennessee
Non-traditional Loans Fund Regional Entrepreneurs
A nonprofit organization allows individuals to give small loans to entrepreneurs across the globe, including several in Southwest Virginia.
It’s An Invasion
Researchers and other individuals are tracking the invasive plants and beetles that are edging out and harming native plant species in Appalachia.
Tracking Elusive Creatures
Volunteers are searching for an endangered bumblebee and using game cameras to spot local wildlife.
Documenting Environmental Changes
Citizen scientists use a mobile app to monitor seasonal life cycle phases of plants and animals along the Appalachian Trail, and use drones to monitor the habitats of Eastern hellbender salamanders.
