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In “Valley so Low,” an environmental disaster creates a crisis for cleanup workers – and restitution proves elusive
“Valley So Low” explores 15 years of harm to the workers who cleaned up the Kingston Coal Ash Spill and their pursuit of justice.
Read MoreVirginia Residents Score Big Win in Landfill Fight
Plans to turn a former coal prep plant site into a solid waste dump provoked an outcry from local residents, and sparked a movement that stopped the landfill.
Read MoreFarmer and Activist Completes 2,000-mile Paddle
When Ann Rose left her home in Lansing, North Carolina, she had no idea what she was in for on her nearly 2,000-mile kayak trek to the Gulf.
Read MoreSeven Geological Wonders of Appalachia
The Appalachian Mountains are abundant with magnificent natural wonders. Here’s a sampling of stunning geological features within the region.
Read MoreA Conversation with Archbishop Marcia Dinkins
Archbishop Marcia Dinkins, founder of the Black Appalachian Coalition, talks about creating the space for voices that have often been unheard to be heard.
Read MoreMountain Valley Pipeline Safety Issues Continue
The recent failure of a section of pipe during testing has heightened residents’ long-standing concerns about deteriorated pipe and rushed construction putting their safety at risk.
Read More‘Every Stick:’ SWVA Biochar Uses Local Waste to Create Quality Soil
A Southwest Virginia company’s biochar product is carbon-negative and has applications in agriculture.
Read MoreThe Peoples’ Protector
From fighting the Mountain Valley Pipeline to building a community garden, protecting people is at the heart of Crystal Mello’s work.
Read MoreResidents Across Five States Benefit From Local Air Quality Monitoring
Through the Upper South and Appalachia Citizen Air Monitoring Project, community members and organizations are collecting data about local air quality.
Read MoreChanges for MVP Southgate Pipeline are Part of a Web of Proposed Methane Gas
“Families and farmers are being asked to sacrifice land, health and peace of mind for projects that are less reliable and affordable than renewables,” said Ridge Graham of Appalachian Voices.
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