The Appalachian Voice
WV 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.
Read MoreCooperative Connectivity: Some Electric Co-ops Aim to Meet the Broadband Challenge
Nearly a quarter of rural Americans don’t have access to reliable high-speed internet. Powell Valley Electric Cooperative and others are working to change this.
Read MoreReport: WV Shift to Renewable Energy Could Lower Bills, Boost Economy
West Virginia could move away from coal and generate more than 70% of the state’s electricity using wind and solar power by 2035, according to a new report.
Read MoreVirginia Resident Finally Finds Relief From Coal Truck Dust
After a resident unsuccessfully sought aid from Virginia officials for two years to address constant dust from passing coal trucks, one reporter’s questions motivated the company to take action.
Read MoreBankruptcy Proposal Would Dodge Mine Cleanup Laws
As the Blackjewel bankruptcy continues, the responsibility to reclaim mine sites and workers’ compensation for past medical bills are still major issues.
Read MoreSoutheast Ski Resorts Reckon with Sustainability and Climate Change
As Southeast ski resorts upgrade their snowmaking equipment, many are finding that the investment isn’t just good for business — it’s helped to slash energy consumption and water use.
Read MoreHouse Bill 6 Resurfaces in Ohio’s Lame-Duck Session
Ohio lawmakers seem at odds over what to do about an energy-bailout bill signed last year, but mired in scandal ever since.
Read MoreFloyd Center for the Arts Hosts Art Appalachia: 2020
The Art Appalachia: 2020 exhibit features various works from 36 artists across nine states within Appalachia. Though the medium, subjects and inspiration are all different, each piece is bound to the one next to it by an essence unique to the region.
Read MoreYurts and the Significance of a Circle
Yurts offer an affordable, cozy housing option with a light environmental footprint.
Read MorePermanent Closure of Frack Waste Well A Win For Ohio Activists
The Ginsburg injection well stored toxic, radioactive waste in an open pit surrounded by farms and residences. The well’s closure is a significant victory for activists, but there are more than 200 frack waste injection wells in Ohio.
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