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Voice Feature #5

Bestselling Author Leigh Ann Henion Talks About Her Latest Book

By AV's Intern Team | September 24, 2024 | 0

“Night Magic,” released September 2024, explores and celebrates the world of darkness. Henion invites readers to fully experience darkness and the creatures that inhabit it.

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The Peoples’ Protector

By Dan Radmacher | May 15, 2024 | 0
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From fighting the Mountain Valley Pipeline to building a community garden, protecting people is at the heart of Crystal Mello’s work.

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Endangered Tiny Tarantula Faces Habitat Loss

By Contributing Writers | October 27, 2023 | 0

An endangered, tiny tarantula living in moss in the Appalachian Mountains is losing more of its habitat.

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10 New Spider Species Discovered in Appalachia

By Contributing Writers | October 27, 2023 | 1
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Researchers have discovered 10 new spider species that have adapted to the subterranean habitat of Appalachian caves.

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REAP Benefits Farmers, Small Businesses and the Climate

By AV's Intern Team | August 3, 2023 | 0
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Farmers and small businesses are reaping clean energy and cost-saving benefits from the Rural Energy for America Program.

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Communities Speak Out on Clean Energy, Safety

By Lorelei Goff | May 22, 2023 | 0
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Members of local communities and environmental groups demand TVA prioritize safety and clean energy. TVA CEO Jeff Lyash announces a Notice of Intent to build yet another gas plant and pipeline.

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Nuclear Company Pursues Plans to Refine Uranium in Erwin, Tennessee

By Lorelei Goff | March 16, 2023 | 2
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As Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc., pursues plans to begin producing refined uranium in Erwin, Tenn., local environmental and safety advocates are objecting.

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Dreamers: Ice climbing in the Southeast

By Contributing Writers | February 11, 2022 | 0
a man in a red jacket climbs a blue-tinged column of ice under a cloudy sky

Good ice climbing conditions are rare in the Southeast — but when the conditions are ripe, adventurers like Dylan Walton are ready.

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Ticks: Get to Know Them, and Then Avoid Them

By AV's Intern Team | August 13, 2021 | 0
deer tick

Climate change has led to an increase in the population and range of these tiny, disease-spreading bloodsuckers.

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N.C. Families Contend With Mounting Bills

By Kevin Ridder | May 5, 2021 | 0
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Faced with the threat of utility disconnection and even eviction in the pandemic, many North Carolinians are forced to decide between essentials.

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    • End Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
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