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Residents Near Proposed Lambert Compressor Station Push Back, Cite Environmental Racism

By AV's Intern Team | November 19, 2021 | 0

A Pittsylvania County community is urging the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board to deny a permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline’s proposed Lambert Compressor Station, which would pressurize and pump natural gas, emitting air pollution in the county’s historically Black Banister District.

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In a Nutshell: A Native Forage With Potential

By Contributing Writers | November 14, 2021 | 0

Members of the Nutty Buddy Collective are tending orchards and processing locally foraged acorns and black walnuts into food to make the case that native nuts can once again help keep our communities healthy — and foster healthier forests at the same time.

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Align RNG Settlement Spotlights Biogas Plant Regulation

By Contributing Writers | November 1, 2021 | 0

After the first settlement of its kind in North Carolina capping limits on emissions from a biogas plant in Sampson County, environmental advocates hope the agreement sets the stage for stricter statewide regulation of the processing of animal waste from concentrated feeding operations into fuel or biogas.

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Potential Federal Action Would Address Common and Harmful “Forever Chemicals”

By AV's Intern Team | October 6, 2021 | 0
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Congress and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could soon take steps to protect communities from an incredibly common but little-known family of man-made chemicals that have been accumulating in waterways and in people’s blood for decades.

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North Carolina Seeks Public Comment on Regional Haze Plan

By Contributing Writers | October 6, 2021 | 0
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As North Carolina develops its 10-year plan to reduce haze in national parks and wilderness areas, conservation and health groups allege that North Carolina and other Southeast states are missing key sources of emissions in their analysis.

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Looming Uncertainty Over Future of Abandoned Mine Land Cleanup

By Contributing Writers | October 5, 2021 | 0
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Congress has allowed the Abandoned Mine Lands program to expire, and advocates said nationwide on both state and tribal lands, residents face uncertainty over the future of environmental cleanup and economic recovery on lands once used to mine coal.

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Clean Up Your Local Creek With Tips From The Pros

By AV's Intern Team | September 29, 2021 | 0
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Organizing a river or lake cleanup is a fun, effective way to improve local water quality and make a tangible difference. Three river cleanup pros share their tips!

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Federal and State Agencies Consider New Water Permits for Controversial Pipelines

By The Appalachian Voice | September 17, 2021 | 0
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Critics of the Mountain Valley Pipeline are calling on Virginia to deny a Clean Water Act certification for MVP. The pipeline’s proposed extension, MVP Southgate, faces several hurdles.

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New Clinch River State Park Showcases Biodiversity

By AV's Intern Team | September 17, 2021 | 0
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Supporters of Southwest Virginia’s newest state park hope that it will foster a conservation mindset and bring awareness to the Clinch River’s rich biodiversity.

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NC Energy Bill Gets Criticism for Cost, Climate-Change Effectiveness

By Contributing Writers | September 8, 2021 | 0

Industrial consumers, environmental advocates and residential ratepayers in North Carolina have voiced concerns over a new energy bill critics say was created with outsized input from Duke Energy.

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