The Appalachian Voice
West Virginia County Denied Regulation of Frack Wastewater, Regional Problem Unveiled
A federal judge invalidated an ordinance that banned fracking wastewater from being stored, disposed of or used in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Read MoreAlpha Natural Resources to Exit Bankruptcy
Alpha Natural Resources won approval to emerge from bankruptcy. The plan rests on the transfer of Alpha’s core coal assets to new company, Contura Energy, Inc.
Read MoreFederal Support for Clean Energy Financing and other shorts
Federal support for clean energy financing, carbon emissions from coal mine drainage, new pollution controls for a proposed natural gas plant and more short stories.
Read MoreGroups Face High Price if They Lose Appeal of Duke Energy Gas Plant
Two North Carolina nonprofit organizations face $98 million bond that would bar their legal challenge against Duke Energy’s proposed gas-fired power plant near Asheville.
Read MoreGov. McAuliffe Forms Working Group to Cut Carbon Emissions
Virginia Gov. McAuliffe issued executive order directing state officials to form a working group to recommend ways to reduce carbon pollution across the state.
Read MoreReform of Federal Coal Leases
A White House report highlights the need for federal coal lease reform that takes into consideration the market price of coal and external environmental costs.
Read MoreEnvironmental Votetracker — Aug/Sept 2016
See how Appalachian congressional representatives voted on several environmental issues during June and July 2016.
Read MoreHidden Treasures of Appalachia – 2016
For the past 20 years, in addition to highlighting environmental problems in our region, The Appalachian Voice has also sought to showcase our magnificent, ancient mountains that people from all over the world come to visit. Below, we offer up just a taste of the natural adventures and cultural highlights from our story archives.
Read MoreThe Path of Most Resistance
Some of the region’s state legislatures and largest utilities have been working to restrict access to solar power and energy efficiency. But clean energy advocates are pushing back.
Read MoreThe Miracle of Harvest
The Harvest Table Restaurant provides diners with a genuine farm-to-table experience that emphasizes the beauty and simplicity of sustainable living.
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