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Mercury Rules Survive Supreme Court Setback

By Elizabeth E. Payne | February 17, 2016 |

Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had not properly considered the cost to industry of its mercury emission regulations, a panel of federal judges have allowed the agency to move ahead.

Scientists Review to EPA Fracking Report

By Elizabeth E. Payne | February 17, 2016 |

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board raised questions about the scientific basis of a report by the agency on fracking.

Clean Power Plan Clears Legal Hurdle

By AV's Intern Team | February 17, 2016 |

Challenges to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan are now going through the legal system.

Charlottesville Public Art Project Reimagines Energy Use

By AV's Intern Team | February 17, 2016 |

A new art installation in Charlottesville, Va., will illustrate energy usage in the city’s neighborhoods. The project is part of the Energize! Charlottesville campaign, an effort to reduce residential and municipal energy use.

Wild Hogs a Source of Agriculture Trouble in Tennessee

By AV's Intern Team | February 17, 2016 |

A rapidly expanding population of wild hogs is causing a massive headache for farmers in Tennessee.

Catholic Letter Addresses Environment, Economy

By AV's Intern Team | February 17, 2016 |

The Catholic Committee of Appalachia’s third pastoral letter highlights the voices of ordinary citizens and focuses on social justice and environmental issues including mountaintop removal coal mining, water quality, climate change, poverty and health.

Upstate Forever Teaches The Importance of Clean Water in S.C.

By AV's Intern Team | February 17, 2016 |

A $100,000 grant will help launch Upstate Forever’s “Reconnecting People to Rivers” initiative. This environmental organization focuses on the mountain region of South Carolina.

Environmental Groups Seek Protection for Monarch Butterflies

By AV's Intern Team | February 17, 2016 |

Two environmental groups are pressuring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the Monarch butterfly.

Cleanup Plans for Region’s Coal Ash Cause Concerns

By AV's Intern Team | February 17, 2016 |

In both North Carolina and Virginia coal ash impoundments are being drained into lakes and rivers, a stage in the clean-up efforts that is causing citizen and environmental groups concerns.

New Program Makes Learning Cherokee Easier

By AV's Intern Team | February 17, 2016 |

Cherokee is “the original language of the Appalachians,” and a new online program is making this difficult language easier to learn.

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