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Communities Speak Out on Clean Energy, Safety

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.


Clearing the Air on How Wood Pellet Factories Affect Their Neighbors and the Climate

The wood pellet industry is growing in the American South, but communities near wood pellet plants are seeing damages to air and water quality. As new facility proposals from wood pellet companies like Enviva continue, local residents and regional climate activists are speaking out.


Nuclear Company Pursues Plans to Refine Uranium in Erwin, Tennessee

As Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc., pursues plans to begin producing refined uranium in Erwin, Tenn., local environmental and safety advocates are objecting.


Black Lung Resurgence Drives Push to Protect Coal Miners Against Silica Dust

Silica dust is behind a dramatic increase in the number of miners becoming ill with the most severe form of black lung disease.


Northern Long-Eared Bats Added to Endangered Species List

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently classified northern long-eared bats as endangered, which could help save the species most impacted by the deadly fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome.



Landfill Remediation Raises New Concerns

As remediation of the troubled Bristol landfill begins, community advocates are petitioning for an alert system, increased air quality monitoring and relief measures for residents who experience strong airborne pollution at home.


Journey to Rainbow Falls at Jones Gap State Park

This South Carolina state park boasts a 100-foot waterfall, a wide variety of wildflowers and more.


Lions and Trails and Foragers, Oh My!

Dandelions are complex, nutrient-rich plants with a distinct appearance that makes them ideal for novice foragers.


Are We Really Recycling?

A look at our recycling systems reveals less of our plastic is actually being recycled than one might think.



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The Appalachian Voice shifts to online-only

We are ceasing the print publication of The Appalachian Voice for the time being due to the impact of the pandemic, but we will continue to publish new stories online. Read more.


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