The Appalachian Voice
Born to be Wild
Wildlife rehabilitation centers provide intensive care to injured animals and creatures that have been abandoned while still too young to survive on their own. Whenever possible, the animals are returned to the wild.
Read MoreCritters at Risk
The temperate forests of central and southern Appalachia are home to thousands of species of plants and animals, many of which are found nowhere else on earth. But climate change, pollution and loss of habitat are putting many of these creatures at risk of extinction.
Read MoreStepping into the Mine Wars
The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum in Matewan, W.Va., chronicles the struggle to unionize the state’s coal mines. Photographs and artifacts introduce visitors to the people and events from that time.
Read MoreAccelerating Appalachia’s Energy Savings
Appalachian Voices’ Energy Savings for Appalachia initiative is working with regional electric cooperatives to provide energy efficiency options for their members.
Read MoreHellos and Goodbyes
Appalachian Voices warmly welcomes several new staff members, and bids farewell to team members who have helped the organization grow over the years.
Read MoreImpacted Residents in NC and VA Protest Duke, Dominion Shareholder Meetings
Appalachian Voices joined local residents to protest Duke Energy and Dominion Resources’ annual shareholder meetings, calling on the companies to clean up their coal ash and invest in clear energy alternatives.
Read MoreConnecting the Economic Dots in Southwest Virginia
Appalachian Voices participated in a recent summit on economic diversification in Southwest Virginia.
Read MoreConcerns Linger as Coal Companies Emerge from Bankruptcy
As coal mining companies come out of bankruptcy, plans to provide mine cleanup and employee benefits remain unclear.
Read MoreRecent Studies Question the Economic Benefit of Pipelines
Recent studies have challenged the economic benefit of the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines, two natural gas pipelines proposed for the Appalachian region.
Read MoreEnergy Burden Affects Low-Income and Minority Families and other news briefs
More environmental news from across the region including the impact of energy bills on low-income and minority families, regulation of coal ash cleanup and methane emissions.
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