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Interagency Group Aims to Get Federal Funds to Coal Communities

By Ben Bolling | August 24, 2022 | 1
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The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization has a guide to help coal-impacted communities access federal funding opportunities.

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Virginia Agency Orders Bristol to Address Polluting Landfill

By Contributing Writers | August 24, 2022 | 0
two people in front of a large guitar statue hold signs about the landfill problems

Residents are hopeful after the Bristol Virginia City Council responds to the state Department of Environmental Quality’s order to address landfill concerns.

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Presence of Needle Ants in the Smoky Mountains Threatens Native Species

By AV's Intern Team | August 24, 2022 | 0

Invasive ants in the Smoky Mountains pose a threat to native species in the area.

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How a Pipeline Battle Led an Advocate for Formerly Incarcerated People Into Solar Workforce Development

By Dan Radmacher | August 24, 2022 | 0
Men work with solar components

Richard Walker of Bridging the Gap in Virginia is working to make sure vulnerable communities are not left behind in the green energy transformation.

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Safe Passage: The I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Crossing Project

By Contributing Writers | August 23, 2022 | 1
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A collaborative effort to make the Pigeon River Gorge section of I-40 safer for wildlife and humans is yielding results.

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Solar Panels on Southwest Virginia Schools Signal a Diversifying Economy

By Ben Bolling | August 23, 2022 | 0
A project manager in a neon vest and construction hat kneels atop the roof of the St. Paul school..

School solar projects demonstrate how Virginia’s coalfield counties are diversifying their economies and energy options with solar power.

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Cultivating an Inclusive Future in the Outdoors

By AV's Intern Team | August 23, 2022 | 0

A variety of programs, clubs and organizations aim to support inclusive outdoor recreation that centers people of color.

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Chubs: A key species and a mystery

By Contributing Writers | August 23, 2022 | 0
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Snorkelers helped to uncover a population of river chubs in an unusual location.

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Final Stage of Blue Grass Chemical Weapons Cleanup Underway

By AV's Intern Team | August 23, 2022 | 0

The Blue Grass Chemical-Agent Destruction Pilot Plant began destroying the last type of chemical weapons stored at an Army depot in Kentucky in July with a completion date scheduled for September 2023.

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The Tennessee Valley Faces Crossroads Between Methane Gas or Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

By Dan Radmacher | August 16, 2022 | 0
Under TVA's plan, smokestacks at the Cumberland Fossil Plant would continue to spew pollution into the air. Photo by Angie Mummaw

The Tennessee Valley Authority’s plan to transition away from coal has generated significant push-back from environmental and community groups because of its reliance on methane gas instead of renewable energy.

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