Across Appalachia

Environmental and cultural news briefs

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New Plan Being Crafted for Two North Carolina National Forests

The U.S. Forest Service is in the process of drafting and receiving public feedback on new plans for preserving protected designations of two national forests in North Carolina.

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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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