The Appalachian Voice
N.C. Coal Ash Cleanup Plans Proposed, Controversy Continues
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality released its rankings for Duke Energy’s coal ash impoundments on May 18. However, enforcement of regulations and clean-up is still largely up in the air.
Read MoreEnvironmental Votetracker — June/July 2016
See how Appalachian congressional representatives voted on several environmental issues during April and May 2016.
Read MoreA Magical Mycology Tapestry
The mushrooms of Appalachia offer diverse tastes and medicinal benefits for the wild forager. But be careful, since many edible mushrooms have poisonous look-alikes.
Read MorePink Beds Loop
Pisgah National Forest’s Pink Beds Loop offers hikers an opportunity to enjoy the diversity of Appalachia’s ecosystems.
Read MoreNew Virginia Main Street Towns Aim to Thrive
Lexington and Wytheville, Va., are two of the four new Virginia Main Street Communities. The towns will be eligible for grants to revitalize their downtowns and preserve their historic value.
Read MoreTennessee Passes New Lead Notification Bill and other shorts
Tennessee passes a new lead notification program, study shows improved soil health in North and South Carolina, and more environmental news from around the region.
Read MoreNew App Allows Citizens to Report Sediment in Waterways
A new smart phone app will allow individuals to monitor sediment pollution in rivers and streams. The information collected can be reported to environmental watchdogs.
Read MoreComputer Models Could Fight Toxins in the New River
Researchers at Virginia Tech are using computer-generated models to locate the source of PCB contamination in the New River.
Read MoreAgreement Stops Trash Trains in Boyd County, Ky.
Citizen groups in Boyd County, Ky., spearheaded efforts to stop shipment of trash into their landfill from as far away as New Jersey.
Read MoreVirginia Doctor Wins Award for Work With Mobile Care Clinic
Dr. Joseph Smiddy was recognized as an Unsung Hero for his work with The Health Wagon, a nonprofit mobile clinic in Southwest Virginia.
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