The Appalachian Voice
Creating a Future for Coal-Industry Workers in Clean-Energy Economy
Experts say that coal workers will need wage replacement and retraining to successfully transition to a clean energy economy.
Read MoreVirginia’s Black Farmers Push Lawmakers to Provide Debt Relief
A slew of lawsuits from white farmers claiming “reverse discrimination” has delayed $4 billion in Covid-19 relief funds intended to forgive loans for farmers of color.
Read MoreThe Significance of the Battle of Blair Mountain, 100 Years Later
Labor and regional advocates commemorate a pivotal milestone in coal union history.
Read MoreWV Using Radio Technology to Track Wildlife Migratory Patterns
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources recently installed a system in Monroe County to track the movement of radio-tagged wildlife.
Read MoreKentucky Seeks Input on Bacteria in Streams
The Kentucky Division of Water is accepting public comments through Sept. 3 on their draft plan to address high levels of harmful bacteria in the Licking River and Salt River basins.
Read MoreRiver Watchdogs Raise Awareness of Bacteria Levels at Popular Swim Spots
Cool water, river swim spots and… bacteria? River advocates want to see more water testing and better water quality notification systems.
Read MoreTicks: Get to Know Them, and Then Avoid Them
Climate change has led to an increase in the population and range of these tiny, disease-spreading bloodsuckers.
Read MoreStriking Alabama Miners Are Done Playing Nice
Hundreds of UMWA miners remain on the picket line at the Warrior Met Coal mine.
Read MoreTVA Considers Replacing Coal with Another Fossil Fuel
The Tennessee Valley Authority is deciding whether to replace its coal-fired power plants with gas or with renewable resources. Advocates are calling on the Senate to confirm four new TVA board nominees.
Read MoreVirginia Outlaws Box Turtles as Pets
The new regulation, which took effect in July, aims to reduce poaching and mitigate turtle population decline from habitat loss.
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