Across Appalachia

Environmental and cultural news briefs

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Studies Show Harmful Air Pollution From Wildfires

Study shows particulates linger after forest fires and could contribute to climate change.

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Community Members Fight Proposed Asphalt Plant

Glendale Springs, N.C., citizens are raising money and circulating an online petition to fight asphalt plant.

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Enviva Biomass Facility Meets Opposition

Proposed wood-pellet processing plant in Richmond County, N.C., raises pollution concerns.

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2016 Deadliest Year for Environmental Activists

2016 surpasses previous years in death count of environmental activists.

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Cicada Brood Hatches for First Time in 17 Years

North Carolina, Georgia, and upper South Carolina see first brood of cicadas since 2000.

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