The Appalachian Voice
Energy Report Newsbites
Jobs in solar outnumber coal in Virginia; U.S. Dept. of Energy seeks to extract rare earth elements from coal; U.S. Dept. of Interior pans to accelerate drilling for oil and gas on federal lands; Duke Energy withdraws plan to add chemical compounds to coal-fired power plants that would have threatened drinking water.
Read More2016 Deadliest Year for Environmental Activists
2016 surpasses previous years in death count of environmental activists.
Read MoreCicada Brood Hatches for First Time in 17 Years
North Carolina, Georgia, and upper South Carolina see first brood of cicadas since 2000.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Lucy and Rich Henighan
Lucy and Rich Henighan — Appalachian Voices members since 1999 — are making a difference in East Tennessee.
Read MoreThe Fight Against the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast Pipelines Continues
As federal regulators continue to rubber-stamp the dangerous, inadequate plans for the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines, we’re continuing to fight back alongside residents and grassroots groups across Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.
Read MoreNC Counties Pass Resolutions in Favor of Energy Efficiency
Three counties in the French Broad Electric Membership Corporation service territory have passed resolutions encouraging the electric co-op to develop a tariffed on-bill financing program that would help the co-op’s members afford home energy efficiency improvements.
Read MoreHellos and Goodbyes — Aug/Sept 2017
We welcome three new members to our Tennessee Energy Savings team, and bid farewell to our former Tennessee VISTA service member and the graphic designer for The Appalachian Voice.
Read MoreEnvironmental Votetracker — Aug/Sept 2017 issue
How Appalachian House and Senate members voted regarding several environmental issues in June and July
Read MoreNew Growth on Former Coal Mines
Independent farmers and entrepreneurial groups are looking to abandoned mine land sites and seeing potential for agricultural projects, both large and small.
Read MoreHidden Treasures: Fishing and Swimming Spots
Scattered throughout the lush Appalachian Mountains are beautiful pools of water that perfect for fishing or swimming or both! Read our latest “Hidden Treasures” feature to learn about a few of them.
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