Across Appalachia
New Lightbulbs Will Conserve Energy on VA Highways
The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to replace more than 9,600 highway lights with LED bulbs to increase visibility and energy efficiency.
Read MoreSettlement to Protect Rare Sunfish
An Alabama land trust purchased 500 acres of land containing the habitat of the threatened spring pygmy sunfish. The move is part of an agreement between environmentalists and a car company building a construction plant nearby.
Read MoreTwo WV Counties to Get Connected with Broadband Grant
West Virginia’s Tyler and Wetzel counties received approximately $5.6 million in federal funds to support the development of rural broadband internet access.
Read MoreCamps Focus on Environmental Experiences
Camp Waldo in Summers County, W.Va., is one of several Appalachian summer camps that offers ecologically themed activities.
Read MoreDraft Plan for Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Released
The U.S. Forest Service released its draft plan for North Carolina’s Pisgah and Nantahala national forests. The public comment period runs through May 14, and multiple public meetings are scheduled.
Read MoreOak Ridge Funding is Secure; Waste Cleanup Remains Uncertain
Tennessee regulators, communities and grassroots groups have yet to resolve a dispute with federal agencies on how to handle hazardous waste at a superfund site in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
A dispute between federal agencies and Tennessee regulators over how to handle hazardous waste at a superfund site in Oak Ridge, Tenn.,
Read MoreEnvironmental Summer Camps 2020
Looking for kids’ summer programs with an environmental focus? These camps emphasize natural sciences and sustainability, with outdoor activities including hiking, wilderness skills, field science and more.
Read MoreWestern North Carolina Groups Seek Solutions to Human-Bear Interactions
Several groups are collaborating on a study intended to reduce the number of human-bear conflicts in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Read MoreMulti-State Healthcare Merger Draws Months-Long Protest
When a Kingsport, Tenn., hospital merged with Ballad Health, the monopoly healthcare provider drastically cut back the hospital’s services – sparking a months-long 24/7 protest.
Read MoreRed River Gorge Destination Resort Concept Raises Questions
A proposed destination resort in the Red River Gorge area was met with questions and concerns from area residents and business owners.
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