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How McDowell County, West Virginia, is Addressing its Decades-old Water Problems

By Lorelei Goff | April 8, 2024 |

A white-bearded man in a blue t-shirt stands by a sink with water running from the faucet.

Federal funding and an innovative nonprofit program are key resources McDowell County, West Virginia is using to correct its decades-old problem with access to clean drinking water.

Three Towns in Southwest Virginia Pursue Redevelopment of Blighted Buildings

By Lorelei Goff | January 26, 2024 |

Paint peels from the sides of a dilapidated brick building.

Brownfields revitalization programs are helping rural Appalachian towns combat blight to rejuvenate their economies.

Solar Apprenticeship Program Benefits Southwest Virginia

By Lorelei Goff | December 13, 2023 |

A young man in a blue jacket stands between two older men wearing gray t-shirts. the roof of the brick building behind them is covered in solar panels.

A youth solar apprenticeship program is changing lives and accelerating the switch to green energy in Southwest Virginia.

How Max Patch Bald is Finally Healing

By Contributing Writers | December 13, 2023 |

A couple sits atop the grassy summit of Max Patch, taking in the views under a beautiful blue sky dotted with white cumulous clouds.

After overuse forced the closure of Max Patch Bald, efforts by the U.S. Forestry Service and trail groups to restore the area show dramatic progress.

Fraud Allegations in Ohio Public Lands Fracking Controversy

By Lorelei Goff | September 22, 2023 |

People stand in a room with a whiteboard covering the wall behind them

As Ohio moves forward with leasing public lands for oil and gas fracking, there are allegations that supporters filed fraudulent letters in favor of these leases — using real Ohioans’ identities without their consent.

Greenbrier River Watchdogs Alarmed as Mountain Valley Pipeline Drills

By Dan Radmacher | September 15, 2023 |

Heavy equipment and vehicles are seen in a fenced off area of disturbed land next to a river.

Local residents and water protectors are concerned about pollution and safety risks as boring for the Mountain Valley Pipeline begins beneath West Virginia’s Greenbrier River.

What Can the New Clean Energy Programs Do For You?

By AV's Intern Team | August 4, 2023 |

Our guide breaks down what the new clean energy programs can do for your home, business and community.

Indigenous Couple Fights For Social And Environmental Justice

By Lorelei Goff | August 3, 2023 |

A crowd of Indigenous people, some dressed in traditional clothing or carrying banners, walk along a road behind a woman carrying a vessel of water.

The nonprofit organization 7 Directions of Service is working to protect the rights of people and nature.

REAP Benefits Farmers, Small Businesses and the Climate

By AV's Intern Team | August 3, 2023 |

An aerial photo looks down on a white, rectangular building with solar panels on its rooftop. A pink sign on the side of the building bears the name Annie's Frugal Finery.

Farmers and small businesses are reaping clean energy and cost-saving benefits from the Rural Energy for America Program.

New Draft Safety Standard for Exposure to Silica Dust

By Molly Moore | August 3, 2023 |

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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