Written by Molly Moore
Molly Moore
Molly is passionate about sharing the environmental and cultural stories of our region. She has worked with Appalachian Voices since 2011 and currently serves as AV's Director of Program Communications and Editor of The Appalachian Voice publication.
Empowering Citizens at the 2018 Water Justice Summit
Water defenders and community activists from across Central…
Oil and Gas Drilling in Appalachia’s National Forests
Oil and gas reserves can be found beneath the Allegheny, Monongahela, Wayne, Daniel Boone, George Washington and Jefferson national forests. But while some forests have a high number of drilling wells, others have none or relatively few.
Environmental Votetracker — June/July 2018 issue
Chart showing how Appalachian legislators voted on recent environmental legislation.
Coal Company Loses Road Waiver Request in Ohio
A county judge in Ohio upheld a decision to deny a request from Oxford Mining Company, LLC, to mine coal alongside a public road.
Barbara Jividen
If the Mountaineer XPress Pipeline is built, Barbara Jividen’s “little piece of paradise” by the Kanawha River could be upended.
Environmental Votetracker — April/May 2018 issue
Chart displays how Appalachian House and Senate members voted regarding several environmental issues in February and March.
Fighting the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in N.C.
Measures from predatory beetles to chemical treatments are being taken to combat the invasive insect.