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.

Online Shopping: A Farmer’s Market

An online marketplace allows shoppers to reach 51 local West Virginia farms at the click of a button.

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The Newest Member of Our Team

Please join us in welcoming Tarence Ray, expanding…

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Solidarity in the Tar Heel State

Story by Julia Simcoe and staff Appalachian Voices…

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Fracking Concerns Fuel Research, Government Opposition

The latest hydraulic fracturing news includes new fracking bans and moratoriums and an increase in earthquakes linked to underground injection of fracking wastewater.

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TVA Milestone at Nuclear Plant

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted in May…

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Lawsuit Defends Blackside Dace

A federal lawsuit filed in Knoxville, Tenn., alleges…

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Mountaintop Removal Reduces Nearby Songbird Populations

Forest-dependent songbird species appear in significantly smaller numbers…

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Increasing Homeowner Access to Energy Savings

Financing programs are helping homeowners invest in upgrades that make residences more comfortable while lowering electric bills and reducing a home’s carbon footprint.

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Dominion Eyes Alternate Route for Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Immense public opposition in Virginia led developers to…

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Schools Do the Math and Go Green

Regional schools are finding that solar power and energy efficiency can help reduce electric bills, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and provide a valuable learning opportunity.

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