The Appalachian Voice
Interagency Group Aims to Get Federal Funds to Coal Communities
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.
Read MoreVirginia Agency Orders Bristol to Address Polluting Landfill
Residents are hopeful after the Bristol Virginia City Council responds to the state Department of Environmental Quality’s order to address landfill concerns.
Read MorePresence of Needle Ants in the Smoky Mountains Threatens Native Species
Invasive ants in the Smoky Mountains pose a threat to native species in the area.
Read MoreHow a Pipeline Battle Led an Advocate for Formerly Incarcerated People Into Solar Workforce Development
Richard Walker of Bridging the Gap in Virginia is working to make sure vulnerable communities are not left behind in the green energy transformation.
Read MoreSafe Passage: The I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Crossing Project
A collaborative effort to make the Pigeon River Gorge section of I-40 safer for wildlife and humans is yielding results.
Read MoreSolar Panels on Southwest Virginia Schools Signal a Diversifying Economy
School solar projects demonstrate how Virginia’s coalfield counties are diversifying their economies and energy options with solar power.
Read MoreCultivating an Inclusive Future in the Outdoors
A variety of programs, clubs and organizations aim to support inclusive outdoor recreation that centers people of color.
Read MoreChubs: A key species and a mystery
Snorkelers helped to uncover a population of river chubs in an unusual location.
Read MoreFinal Stage of Blue Grass Chemical Weapons Cleanup Underway
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.
Read MoreThe Tennessee Valley Faces Crossroads Between Methane Gas or Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
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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