The Appalachian Voice
Hurricane Highlights Coal Ash Risks
September’s Hurricane Florence breached two of Duke Energy’s coal ash and wastewater impoundments.
Read MoreHurricane Florence Devastates the Carolinas
September’s Hurricane Florence caused major flooding across the Carolinas and killed more than 40 people and millions of farm animals.
Read MoreBlue Ridge Discovery Center Celebrates 10 Years
The Blue Ridge Discovery Center in Troutdale, Va., helps people of all ages explore the natural wonders of the Mt. Rogers area.
Read MoreRemembering Ben Stout
West Virginia resident Ben Stout is remembered as an impactful scientist, community advocate, educator and so much more.
Read MoreStates Seek Mine-Related Debts from WV Governor
Virginia and Kentucky regulators are seeking to hold West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice accountable for his companies’ failure to meet mine land reclamation deadlines.
Read MoreEPA Proposes Loosening Methane Emission Rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal would undermine Obama-era regulations aimed at preventing methane leaks.
Read MoreTrump EPA Seeks to Weaken Power Plant Regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the new power plant rules would result in more pollution and up to 1,400 more premature deaths each year by 2030.
Read MoreVirginia Approves Dominion Solar Pilot Program
Dominion Energy’s pilot program will allow ratepayers to to receive all or part of their electricity from Virginia solar farms for an additional cost.
Read MoreEnergy Report News Bites
A Virginia town approved two new solar projects, studies found that the minimum safe distance from frack sites should be a quarter-mile and that the amount of water used for fracking has drastically increased, and the West Virginia Coal Association is asking for a tax cut.
Read MoreElk Knob Art Trail Celebrates Nature and Creativity
A group of Appalachian State University students created a variety of artworks to display along Elk Knob State Park’s Beech Tree Trail in Todd, N.C.
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