The Appalachian Voice
Deal Reached Over Seeping Coal Ash Ponds in NC
Duke Energy agreed to pay for multiple leakages from coal ash impoundments at three of its power plants.
Read MoreFERC Rejects Coal, Nuclear Subsidies
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission unanimously voted to reject U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry’s plan to subsidize struggling coal and nuclear plants.
Read MoreCoal Mine Deaths Rise in 2017, Agency to Reconsider Black Lung Rule
Coal mining fatalities are nearly double what they were last year, and the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration announced it would revisit a rule intended to protect miners from black lung disease.
Read MoreDebate Over ATV Access to West Virginia Wildlife Areas
A West Virginia hunting association hopes to change current state rules regarding the use of all-terrain vehicles in wildlife management areas.
Read MoreMeadows Development in Abingdon Breaks Ground
Preliminary construction on a commercial center and public sports complex at a historic site in Abingdon, Va., began in January despite local opposition.
Read MoreBattery Company to Invest in Kentucky
Power technology manufacturer EnerBlu announced plans to open a $372 million battery manufacturing plant on a reclaimed surface mine in Pikeville, Ky., and move its headquarters to Lexington, Ky.
Read MoreSouthwest Virginia High School Robotics Team Shines with Solar
Ridgeview High School’s robotics team “Squatch Watch” won several awards using solar-powered robots.
Read MoreSlight Uptick in 2017 Coal Production and Jobs
Increased coal exports contributed to minor gains in the industry for the first three quarters of 2017.
Read MoreUnderground Gas Liquids Storage Facility Clears Hurdle
The Appalachia Storage and Trading Hub, which would store natural gas liquids, cleared the first of two application phases for a $1.9 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Read MoreTrump Announces Tariffs on Solar Panels
President Trump imposed a four-year, 30 percent tariff on imported solar panels, in a move widely criticized by solar industry professionals.
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