Written by Molly Moore
Molly Moore
Molly is passionate about sharing the environmental and cultural stories of our region. She has worked with Appalachian Voices since 2011 and currently serves as AV's Director of Program Communications and Editor of The Appalachian Voice publication.
Driving Trails of Appalachia
Take a day or a week to discover Appalachia along one of the region’s many driving trails.
Buckingham’s Battle: Residents oppose proposed gas compressor station
A proposed natural gas compressor station in Buckingham County, Va., would keep gas moving through the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. But many nearby residents are opposed to the industrial facility because it would cause pollution and noise and devalue nearby properties.
Appalachian Media Institute: Envisioning Our Future
For 28 years, the Appalachian Media Institute has…
Environmental Votetracker — Aug/Sept 2016
See how Appalachian congressional representatives voted on several environmental issues during June and July 2016.
Virginia Doctor Wins Award for Work With Mobile Care Clinic
Dr. Joseph Smiddy was recognized as an Unsung Hero for his work with The Health Wagon, a nonprofit mobile clinic in Southwest Virginia.
Kentucky Tourism Experiences Strongest Growth in 10 Years
In 2015, travel and tourism contributed $13.7 billion to Kentucky’s economy, the greatest impact in ten years.
Region experienced wider, more intense forest fires this spring
Forest fires in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia were more intense than usual this spring, resulting in the temporary closure of several sections of the Appalachian Trail.
What’s Coming Down the Natural Gas Pipeline?
Fracked from the Marcellus and Utica Shale formations, a surplus of natural gas could surge into Virginia and North Carolina if new pipelines and infrastructure projects are approved. Citizens and economic experts are raising questions about how steep a toll — both financially and environmentally — these investments in natural gas will take.
Power of Cooperation: Co-ops put solar on rooftops
By banding together in solar cooperatives, residents are negotiating better prices for home solar installations, supporting each other through the process, and becoming more empowered solar advocates.
RECLAIMing Central Appalachia
A rare bipartisan proposal aims to tackle two pressing issues related to the flailing coal industry — the need for new economic opportunities in central Appalachia and repairing environmental damage from decades of mining.
