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Imbalance of Power
Related Stories Intro: Imbalance of Power The Problem with Monopoly Utilities Power Play: Countering Electric Utilities’ Political Influence Seeking Cooperative Change When we think of shared resources, our waterways, forests and air are often the first that come to mind. Yet in many ways, the electric current that runs from home to home is also…
Read MoreThe Bluestone Turnpike Trail
This roughly 10-mile trail follows the Bluestone River in southern West Virginia and gives hikers a taste of the wild.
Read MoreMountain Valley Pipeline Sparks Anger
Pipeline construction crews have upset residents along Mountain Valley’s route by logging near tree-sitters, ignoring a state-issued temporary work suspension and accidentally pelting a family with erosion control pellets.
Read MoreSeeking Cooperative Change
Jeff Lewis lost the election for Powell Valley Electric Cooperative’s board, but he hopes they will take his concerns to heart.
Read MoreVersatile Vultures
These misunderstood scavengers of the sky play a vital role in our ecosystem.
Read MoreAppalachian Horses Still at Risk of Slaughter Over the Border
Equine advocates are calling for the passage of bills in the U.S. House and Senate that would outlaw the transportation of horses out of the country to be slaughtered for human consumption.
Read MorePolitical Energy and Energy Democracy
Appalachian Voices Executive Director Tom Cormons discusses why we need an energy system that works in the best interest of everyday citizens in order to protect our natural areas and our communities.
Read MoreMember Tribute: Dean Whitworth
We remember former Appalachian Voices board member and longtime newspaper distributor Dean Whitworth, who was a passionate advocate for the land and water and served with numerous regional organizations.
Read MoreEPA Removes West Virginia Site from Superfund List
The Ordnance Works Disposal Areas Superfund Site in Morgantown, W.Va., was removed from the Superfund list in August.
Read MoreNorth Carolina Elk Given More Space to Roam
Elk reintroduced 17 years ago near Maggie Valley, N.C., now have 500 more acres of grazing land.
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