The Appalachian Voice
Murals Showcase Rare Species
Knoxville, Tenn., is home to the largest Endangered Species Mural completed by the Center for Biological Diversity and artist Roger Peet.
Read MoreBluegrass Legend Ralph Stanley Dies at 89
Legendary bluegrass pioneer dies at 89.
Read MoreDisputes Over West Virginia’s Water
West Virginia American Water faces public pressure surrounding surcharge proposal and safety concerns related to previous chemical spill.
Read MoreFood Pantries Bank on Wasted Produce
By selling misshapen or blemished produce to food banks, farmers aid those living in food-insecure homes and prevent food waste.
Read More“Zombie Bee” Disease Found in Virginia and other shorts
“Zombie Bee” disease confirmed, a new mapping shows the environmental impact of industrialized animal farming and other short stories.
Read MoreCourts Could Determine Obama’s Environmental Legacy
As the Obama administration draws to a close, several regulations set to safeguard the environment and public health are either not finalized or tied up in the court system.
Read MoreProposed Federal Prison in Kentucky Raises Environmental Justice Concerns
Activists and residents are fighting a plan to build a federal prison on a retired mountaintop removal mine and gas drilling site in Kentucky.
Read MoreChattanooga Launches Solar-Electric Car-Sharing Program
Chattanooga, Tennessee, launched an electric car-share program with the goal of reducing emissions and traffic congestion.
Read MoreTechHire Program Launched in Appalachian Region
The federal TechHire program aims to train and place Appalachian individuals for high-paying technology positions.
Read MoreNorton’s Walk Along the River
In the Southwest Virginia city of Norton, Appalachian Voices is supporting a project that would enhance recreation along the Guest River and clean up an abandoned coal tipple that is both an eyesore and a source of pollution.
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