The Appalachian Voice
Camps Focus on Environmental Experiences
Camp Waldo in Summers County, W.Va., is one of several Appalachian summer camps that offers ecologically themed activities.
Read MoreDraft Plan for Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Released
The U.S. Forest Service released its draft plan for North Carolina’s Pisgah and Nantahala national forests. The public comment period runs through May 14, and multiple public meetings are scheduled.
Read MoreOak Ridge Funding is Secure; Waste Cleanup Remains Uncertain
Tennessee regulators, communities and grassroots groups have yet to resolve a dispute with federal agencies on how to handle hazardous waste at a superfund site in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
A dispute between federal agencies and Tennessee regulators over how to handle hazardous waste at a superfund site in Oak Ridge, Tenn.,
Read MoreEnvironmental Summer Camps 2020
Looking for kids’ summer programs with an environmental focus? These camps emphasize natural sciences and sustainability, with outdoor activities including hiking, wilderness skills, field science and more.
Read MoreSeeking a Path to 100% Clean Energy
Localities across Appalachia and the nation have pledged to fully convert to green power — but restrictive policies and monopoly utilities are holding them back.
Read MoreAppalachian Power Restricts Solar Savings in Virginia
Public schools and other government entities in Virginia are unable to take advantage of the cost-saving benefits of solar due to restrictive policies put in place by Appalachian Power.
Read MoreAn Appalachian Solar Tour
Numerous Appalachian homes and businesses took part in the 2019 National Solar Tour in October, sharing their experiences and opening their doors to the public to view their solar installations.
Read MoreA High Price for Low-Quality Water
Residents of Martin County, Ky., and many other rural communities often deal with contaminated water despite exorbitant monthly bills.
Read MoreMVP Ordered to Halt Work, Buckingham Gets Day in Court
Federal regulators ordered Mountain Valley Pipeline developers to halt work in mid-October, and a community’s legal challenge against a proposed compressor station in Union Hill, Va., moved forward.
Read MoreThreats to the Tree of Life
Magnificent, strong and once thriving in Appalachian forests, oaks now struggle to regenerate. As deadly diseases spread in other regions, a new alliance is emerging to protect this key species.
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