Written by Elizabeth E. Payne

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Elizabeth E. Payne

A native of Boone, N.C., Lee earned degrees in archaeology and ancient history at Brown University and Boston University, and received a Ph.D. in Near Eastern languages and civilizations from Yale University. She served as our AmeriCorps Communications associate from 2015-16, and as our Communications Associate from 2016-2017.

Natural Gas Pipelines Encroach on Appalachia

A circuit court judge ruled that a natural gas pipeline project could not survey private land without the owner’s permission.

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Two Coal Companies Guilty of Water Pollution Violations

In recent decisions, two coal companies were found guilty of violations to the Clean Water Act.

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Energy Report News Bites

Robust Opposition to Atlantic Offshore Drilling, Benefits of Natural Gas and Coal Refuted, and Virginia Establishes Green Community Program

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