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West Virginia Reintroduces Northern Bobwhite Quail to State

By AV's Intern Team | July 21, 2020 |

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources started a five-year restoration of the game species in March.

Projected Layoffs for Murray Energy Workers

By AV's Intern Team | July 20, 2020 |

Bankrupt coal company Murray Energy has filed several notices warning of impending mass layoffs.

“Environmentalist” Tom Clarke abandons mines in West Virginia

By Erin Savage | April 3, 2020 |

view of disturbed mine land at Hobet Mine

With the failure of coal operator ERP’s unconventional scheme, West Virginia must contend with the company’s environmental violations and mines in need of cleanup.

Hemp Finds a Home

By Contributing Writers | February 25, 2020 |

A hempcrete house high in the mountains of West Virginia demonstrates that industrial hemp is a viable alternative for homebuilders.

Water Contamination in Paden City, W.Va.

By AV's Intern Team | February 21, 2020 |

Residents of Paden City, W.Va., have dealt with chemical water pollution since at least March 2019.

Sen. Manchin takes new view of mountaintop removal coal mining

By Cat McCue | December 17, 2019 |

Photo of mountaintop removal mining by Kent Mason

CONTACTS: Thom Kay, Senior Legislative Representative, thom.kay@appvoices.org, 828-262-1500 At a confirmation hearing today for the nominee to head the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement, Sen. Joe Manchin asked nominee Lanny Erdos to commit to revive a National Academies of Sciences study on mountaintop removal coal mining and its impacts on human health. The…

Seeking a Path to 100% Clean Energy

By Kevin Ridder | December 16, 2019 |

human formation of a sun and 100% clean power

Localities across Appalachia and the nation have pledged to fully convert to green power — but restrictive policies and monopoly utilities are holding them back.

An Appalachian Solar Tour

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 |

Numerous Appalachian homes and businesses took part in the 2019 National Solar Tour in October, sharing their experiences and opening their doors to the public to view their solar installations.

West Virginia Fossil Fuel Severance Tax Impacts State Budget

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 |

Lower-than-expected income from fossil fuel severance taxes is putting the West Virginia state budget in a bind. Some advocate for raising the severance tax rate on natural gas.