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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.

Bill Would Redesignate New River Gorge as National Park

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

West Virginia congressional representatives introduced a bill in fall 2019 that would create a new national park in the state.

Tourism Rises in West Virginia

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

The Mountain State’s tourism industry grew by 6.5 percent in 2018, outpacing the national growth rate by 58 percent.

Hip Hop in Appalachia

By Hannah Gillespie | December 16, 2019 |

Several rap artists share their experiences with making music in the mountains.

In memoriam: April Pierson-Keating

By Lara Mack | October 17, 2019 |

Appalachia mourns the passing of a fierce defender of the environment whose commitment to lifting up the voices of her West Virginia community will continue to grow the pipeline resistance movement well into the future.