Written by AV's Intern Team
AV's Intern Team
Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.
U.S. Department of Justice Withdraws Funding Request for Kentucky Prison
The Dept. of Justice withdrew a funding request for a proposed prison on former mountaintop removal site in Eastern Kentucky.
New Plan Being Crafted for Two North Carolina National Forests
The U.S. Forest Service is in the process of drafting and receiving public feedback on new plans for preserving protected designations of two national forests in North Carolina.
Studies Show Harmful Air Pollution From Wildfires
Study shows particulates linger after forest fires and could contribute to climate change.
Community Members Fight Proposed Asphalt Plant
Glendale Springs, N.C., citizens are raising money and circulating an online petition to fight asphalt plant.
Enviva Biomass Facility Meets Opposition
Proposed wood-pellet processing plant in Richmond County, N.C., raises pollution concerns.
Energy Report Newsbites
Jobs in solar outnumber coal in Virginia; U.S. Dept. of Energy seeks to extract rare earth elements from coal; U.S. Dept. of Interior pans to accelerate drilling for oil and gas on federal lands; Duke Energy withdraws plan to add chemical compounds to coal-fired power plants that would have threatened drinking water.
2016 Deadliest Year for Environmental Activists
2016 surpasses previous years in death count of environmental activists.
Cicada Brood Hatches for First Time in 17 Years
North Carolina, Georgia, and upper South Carolina see first brood of cicadas since 2000.
The Fight Against the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast Pipelines Continues
As federal regulators continue to rubber-stamp the dangerous, inadequate plans for the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines, we’re continuing to fight back alongside residents and grassroots groups across Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.
NC Counties Pass Resolutions in Favor of Energy Efficiency
Three counties in the French Broad Electric Membership Corporation service territory have passed resolutions encouraging the electric co-op to develop a tariffed on-bill financing program that would help the co-op’s members afford home energy efficiency improvements.
