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Massive Funding Boost Spurs Coal Clean-up Efforts in Appalachia

By Lorelei Goff | September 13, 2024 | 0
An active construction site on a steep hillside shows building in progress on a retaining wall. Residential homes can be seen in the background.

Appalachian states received $725 million from the federal government this summer to clean up decades-old abandoned mines. Read about their efforts!

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Community Outcry in Person County: Concerns rise over proposed liquefied methane storage facility

By Dan Radmacher | August 28, 2024 | 1

Community members in Person County, North Carolina, and surrounding counties voiced concerns about the Moriah Energy Center — a liquefied methane gas storage facility proposed by Dominion Energy — during a public hearing on Aug. 1.

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Mountain Valley Pipeline’s restoration work causing even more issues

By Dan Radmacher | August 23, 2024 | 2

According to landowners along the path of the pipeline and state regulators, MVP continues its documented history of shoddy work and water quality violations in this final stage of construction.

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Coal Miners’ Widows Tell their Stories to Kentucky Rep. Morgan McGarvey

By Willie Dodson | August 21, 2024 | 0
A smiling older man in a hat (vertical), a younger man and woman side by side (top right), and and the same couple years later (lower right).

Currently, some miners’ widows can lose their black lung benefits in certain situations. A bill Congress would help make the system more fair.

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Not-So-Smooth Sailing: Ann Rose hits a snag on her epic kayak journey

By Lorelei Goff | August 8, 2024 | 0
A woman smiles as she sits on a raft in a river holding a paddle.

Undaunted by an equipment failure, Ann Rose continues her nearly 2,000-mile journey to raise awareness about water issues facing Appalachian farmers.

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‘We are deserving of a voice:’ How Native American culture and connection fuel Venus Evans’ advocacy

By Contributing Writers | August 7, 2024 | 0

Venus Evans’ desire for community among other Appalachian Native Americans has grown into advocating for tribes across Kentucky to be seen, recognized and supported.

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Amid heat wave, Virginians now have new protections from power shut-offs 

By Dan Radmacher | July 16, 2024 | 0

The heat means higher electric bills for everyone — including people who could hardly keep up with payments before the heat wave started.

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Paddling for her Life

By Lorelei Goff | July 1, 2024 | 2

Farmer Ann Rose is paddling nearly 2,000 miles solo to bring attention to water woes in Appalachia.

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Seven Geological Wonders of Appalachia

By Contributing Writers | June 10, 2024 | 0
A depression in a rock ridge is filled with water. Clouds fill the valley below and sunrise colors the sky.

The Appalachian Mountains are abundant with magnificent natural wonders. Here’s a sampling of stunning geological features within the region.

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A Conversation with Archbishop Marcia Dinkins

By Molly Moore | May 16, 2024 | 0
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Archbishop Marcia Dinkins, founder of the Black Appalachian Coalition, talks about creating the space for voices that have often been unheard to be heard.

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