Across Appalachia
New Program Makes Learning Cherokee Easier
Cherokee is “the original language of the Appalachians,” and a new online program is making this difficult language easier to learn.
Read MoreExpanded Conservation Tax Incentive Made Permanent
In December, Congress made permanent an increased tax break for landowners wanting to protect their property for future generations by placing it under a conservation easement.
Read MoreInvasive Plant Density Map Shows Appalachia’s Native Resilience
A map of invasive plant species shows that biodiverse Appalachia has a lower density of invasive plants than much of the Southeast.
Read MoreRadioactive Sludge Being Removed from Sewage Facility
The Department of Energy is still removing radioactive sludge from the sewage treatment facility in Oak Ridge, Tenn., two years after the contamination was first discovered.
Read MoreChildhood Blood Lead Levels Falling in Appalachia
Across Appalachia, the number of children reported to have lead poisoning has decreased since 1997, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read MoreTwo-year Anniversary of Charleston Water Crisis
Two years after 10,000 gallons of a toxic chemical, MCHM, spilled into the Elk River near Charleston, W.Va., the company providing water to 40 percent of West Virginians “continues to be unprepared for a major spill today,” a new report says.
Read MoreTennessee Leading the Way in Animal Abuse Accountability
Tennessee has become the first state to implement an animal abuse registry, which will make the names of anyone convicted of committing an animal abuse offense publicly available.
Read MoreEPA May Take Over Cleanup of Asheville Superfund Site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is weighing whether to takeover the cleanup of the CTS Superfund site near Asheville, N.C., or allow the company to manage the cleanup itself.
Read MoreMountain Music Trail Winds Through WV
Following U.S. Route 219 through five counties in West Virginia, the Mountain Music Trail highlights the old-time music of the Mountain State.
Read MorePublic Input Invited for Pisgah and Nantahala Forest Planning
The U.S. Forest Service is working on a management plan for the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests, both in western North Carolina. The agency has solicited feedback, and public input would be most useful by Dec. 15.
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