Written by AV's Intern Team

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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.

Charting the Clean Power Plan in Virginia

Appalachian Voices and our partners are working to ensure that Virginia’s implementation of the Clean Power Plan puts the state on track for a safe, reliable and affordable energy future.

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Bankruptcies Roil Coal Industry and Worry Regulators

Major coal companies are filing for bankruptcy, causing concerns that they may not clean up contaminated lands or meet their obligations to workers.

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Salamanders Under Threat from Deadly Fungus

Salamanders in southern Appalachia could be vulnerable to a deadly fungal infection.

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Bear Population Rises, Human Encounters Follow

With bear populations rising, wildlife agencies are working to avoid any negative interactions with humans.

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Common Connections: An Appalachian-Romanian Exchange

An exchange program between high students from Mason, W. Va., and Anina, Romania, identified similarities in the music and traditions of these two coal-mining regions.

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Appalachian Farmers to Benefit from Remote-Sensing Data

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA are working together to produce maps that will help farmers better prepare for the effects of climate change.

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Appalachian Rails Have Strong Ties to Fossil Fuels

By Elizabeth E. Payne For more than 100…

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More KY Parks Certified as Monarch Waystations

Kentucky state parks work together to help protect the monarch butterfly.

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Pedal in the Mountains

Bicycle tourism is gaining in popularity, and initiatives across the Appalachian region are making it easier for people to explore the area by bike.

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Formidable Costs

Coal Company Conducts Business as Usual Near Kanawha…

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