The Appalachian Voice
State Environmental Agencies See Cuts to Funding, Staffing
A recent report shows that the federal government and 30 states reduced funding for environmental agencies from 2008 to 2018.
Read MoreNew Lightbulbs Will Conserve Energy on VA Highways
The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to replace more than 9,600 highway lights with LED bulbs to increase visibility and energy efficiency.
Read MoreSettlement to Protect Rare Sunfish
An Alabama land trust purchased 500 acres of land containing the habitat of the threatened spring pygmy sunfish. The move is part of an agreement between environmentalists and a car company building a construction plant nearby.
Read MoreTwo WV Counties to Get Connected with Broadband Grant
West Virginia’s Tyler and Wetzel counties received approximately $5.6 million in federal funds to support the development of rural broadband internet access.
Read MoreCamps 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.
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