The Appalachian Voice
Mountain Valley Pipeline’s Latest Challenges: Water-crossing Permits and Compressor Station Hearing
The long-contested MVP faces new delays due to water-crossing permits. Bills that would give Virginia more authority to protect water quality from pipelines are advancing in the state legislature. As the commonwealth considers a compressor station for MVP Southgate, developers of the canceled Atlantic Coast Pipeline begin the restoration process.
Read MoreFuture is Uncertain for Trump-era Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Under the prior administration’s reinterpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, companies would not be fined for incidental bird killings that result from events such as oil spills. The Biden administration has blocked the change from going into effect while it seeks more public comment.
Read MoreAsian Carp Barriers to be Erected on Tennessee, Cumberland Rivers
As Tennessee continues its battle against invasive Asian carp, environmentalists say plans to erect new barriers to stop the carp from entering the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers are a step in the right direction.
Read MoreDespite Decline of Coal, Mining Remains Aggressive on Coal River Mountain
Despite a national coal downturn, mining has not slowed much in Raleigh County, West Virginia, where companies have proposed two new mountaintop removal coal mines.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Russ Moxley
River Enthusiast Joins the Appalachian Voices Board
Read MoreBuilding Community Internet in the Clearfork Valley
The Southern Connected Communities Project is working to bring high-speed internet to Clairfield, Tenn., and other underserved rural areas.
Read MoreResidents Near Trainyard Discuss Efforts to Study and Solve Coal Dust Problems
Regulators are installing air quality monitors in two Eastern Virginia communities that have been beset by coal dust from a Norfolk Southern railyard for years.
Read MoreCalls to Expel WV Attorney General Over 2020 Election Lawsuit
A coalition of West Virginia lawmakers and civil-rights groups are calling on state legislators to also oust and disbar Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for participating in what they’re calling “un-American” efforts to disenfranchise voters in the presidential election.
Read MoreNew Preserve on Pine Mountain Connects Protected Areas
The Kentucky Natural Lands Trust established the Warbler Ridge Preserve in December, forming a nearly 2,500-acre protected area on Pine Mountain.
Read MoreWV Cleanup of Illegally Dumped Mud Continues
In September, a Dominion Energy contractor illegally dumped mud across state lines in a West Virginia stream. Authorities continue to investigate and clean up the site.
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