The Appalachian Voice
Intersex Fish Found in N.C. Waterways
Male black bass in the North Carolina waterways are frequently exhibiting female characteristics. These traits are linked to the presence of endocrine disrupting compounds in the water.
Read MoreWelcome to New Staff and 2015-16 AmeriCorps Members
Meet our new staff member and 2015-16 AmeriCorps Project Conserve team.
Read MoreDriving on Sunshine
Appalachia’s Solar Electric Vehicle Charging Company Brightfield Transportation Solutions, an Asheville, N.C.-based company, has harnessed the world’s largest and longest transportation fuel pipeline. This nearly 93-million-mile wireless pipeline wasn’t constructed by a large corporation, isn’t causing a political fist fight, never leaks toxic substances and powers every living thing in Appalachia. Now thanks to Brightfield…
Read MoreAsphalt: A Sticky Issue for Communities
By Jamie Goodman There are nearly 2.6 million miles of paved roads in the United States, and 1.3 million miles of unpaved roads. In the early 2000s, the Federal Highway Administration launched a nationwide campaign to speed up the paving of rural roads in order to provide better access to economic opportunities. Improving roads is…
Read MoreCharting the Clean Power Plan in Virginia
Appalachian Voices and our partners are working to ensure that Virginia’s implementation of the Clean Power Plan puts the state on track for a safe, reliable and affordable energy future.
Read MoreCancer Risks from Nuclear Too Expensive To Study
A pilot study to determine whether any cancer risks are associated with living near nuclear facilities has been cancelled due to lack of funding.
Read MoreNatural Gas Pipelines Encroach on Appalachia
A circuit court judge ruled that a natural gas pipeline project could not survey private land without the owner’s permission.
Read MoreTwo Coal Companies Guilty of Water Pollution Violations
In recent decisions, two coal companies were found guilty of violations to the Clean Water Act.
Read MoreEnergy Report News Bites
Robust Opposition to Atlantic Offshore Drilling, Benefits of Natural Gas and Coal Refuted, and Virginia Establishes Green Community Program
Read MoreBankruptcies Roil Coal Industry and Worry Regulators
Major coal companies are filing for bankruptcy, causing concerns that they may not clean up contaminated lands or meet their obligations to workers.
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