The Appalachian Voice
Mine Cleanup Concerns Grow As Industry Declines
The decline of the coal industry is exacerbating failures of the current federal system to ensure that mines are cleaned up.
Read MoreProposed Regional Hydrogen Energy Hubs Raise Concerns
Two consortiums of power companies and other businesses are seeking federal funding for proposed regional hydrogen energy hubs. Most hydrogen energy production processes produce climate-altering emissions.
Read MoreYears After Atlantic Coast Pipeline Cancellation, Easements Remain
Residents continue to fight for the return of their land, which was seized for pipeline easements by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline beginning in 2014.
Read MoreNew Draft Safety Standard for Exposure to Silica Dust
The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s proposed new regulations would reduce worker exposure to silica dust, but advocates say better enforcement measures are needed.
Read MoreEPA Seeks Update to Coal Ash Cleanup Requirements
A proposed new rule for coal ash cleanup aims to protect the communities and the environment.
Read MoreSolar Fund Boosts Renewable Energy Projects
The Appalachian Solar Finance Fund has supported 32 new projects since its launch in November 2021.
Read MoreReport Highlights Gains, Concerns For Appalachia
While Appalachia has seen improvements in some key areas, disparities and concerns remain and are highlighted in the latest American Community Survey report published by the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Read MoreUranium Refinement Moves Forward In Tennessee
Nuclear Fuel Services Inc. received $428 million to move forward with phase two of a 5-year contract to refine highly enriched uranium metal at its Erwin, Tennessee plant. A local group is fighting to stop it.
Read MoreNews Briefs from Across Appalachia
From a win for rural West Virginia residents fighting a corporate polluter to expanding outdoor recreation, here are a few happenings from across Appalachia.
Read MorePisgah-Nantahala National Forest Plan Finalized
Conservation groups raise concerns for the future of Western North Carolina national forests following the announcement of an updated forest management plan.
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