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Voice Feature #11

Lowering Costs for Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades

By AV's Intern Team | May 9, 2024 | 0
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Tax credits and rebates can help homeowners make energy-efficient upgrades.

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What Can the New Clean Energy Programs Do For You?

By AV's Intern Team | August 4, 2023 | 0

Our guide breaks down what the new clean energy programs can do for your home, business and community.

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Are We Really Recycling?

By Contributing Writers | February 13, 2023 | 3
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A look at our recycling systems reveals less of our plastic is actually being recycled than one might think.

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Contaminants Found in East Tennessee Springs

By Contributing Writers | November 17, 2022 | 10
Two men stand on a gravel road outdoors next to a truck and another man crouched next to white buckets.

Springs are often assumed to be a safe, clean source of drinking water. But they can harbor a number of health hazards, as new research published in the journal Geosciences shows.

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Safe Passage: The I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Crossing Project

By Contributing Writers | August 23, 2022 | 1
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A collaborative effort to make the Pigeon River Gorge section of I-40 safer for wildlife and humans is yielding results.

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Clean Up Your Local Creek With Tips From The Pros

By AV's Intern Team | September 29, 2021 | 0
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Organizing a river or lake cleanup is a fun, effective way to improve local water quality and make a tangible difference. Three river cleanup pros share their tips!

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  • Our Work
    • End Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
    • A New Economy for Appalachia
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    • Gold & Metals Mining in Virginia
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