Written by AV's Intern Team
AV's Intern Team
Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.
Tourism Rises in West Virginia
The Mountain State’s tourism industry grew by 6.5 percent in 2018, outpacing the national growth rate by 58 percent.
University of Virginia Begins Electric Cargo Bike Trial
The University of Virginia at Charlottesville started a pilot program in August to replace some of its maintenance vehicles with three-wheeled cargo e-bikes.
Kentucky River Receives 15,000 Blue Catfish from West Virginia
West Virginia donated 15,000 blue catfish to restock the Kentucky River where the fish’s population is low and catfishing is popular.
Chattanooga Creek Delisted from EPA Superfund List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency removed the Chattanooga Creek from its Superfund list in October.
States Request Decision on Power Plant Bailout Plan
Kentucky and five other states sent letters to federal authorities on the Trump administration’s plans to bail out failing coal and nuclear plants. And an investigation into a similar Ohio law found possible conflicts of interest.
Shape-Note Singing
Shape-note singing is a living tradition of musical and social harmony, and is practiced in Appalachia and across the world.
Pushing Back Against Plastics
Check out 10 ways to reduce your plastic footprint, and learn why the fight against plastic is connected to the petrochemical industry’s plans to expand in Appalachia.
Community Efforts to Stop Construction of Rockwool Plant in West Virginia Continue
Residents of Jefferson County, W.Va., are working to stop a proposed stone insulation manufacturing plant in the area.
PFAS Contamination Still a Concern in United States
Elevated amounts of the toxic class of chemicals commonly used in non-stick cookware has been found in aquatic environments and in humans.
Trump Administration Rolls Back More Environmental Protections
President Donald Trump’s administration has made numerous cuts to environmental protections including those for methane emissions, protected waters, light bulb standards, and coal ash storage.
