Across Appalachia
Environmental and cultural news briefs
Food Pantries Bank on Wasted Produce
By selling misshapen or blemished produce to food banks, farmers aid those living in food-insecure homes and prevent food waste.
“Zombie Bee” Disease Found in Virginia and other shorts
“Zombie Bee” disease confirmed, a new mapping shows the environmental impact of industrialized animal farming and other short stories.
Proposed Federal Prison in Kentucky Raises Environmental Justice Concerns
Activists and residents are fighting a plan to build a federal prison on a retired mountaintop removal mine and gas drilling site in Kentucky.
Chattanooga Launches Solar-Electric Car-Sharing Program
Chattanooga, Tennessee, launched an electric car-share program with the goal of reducing emissions and traffic congestion.
TechHire Program Launched in Appalachian Region
The federal TechHire program aims to train and place Appalachian individuals for high-paying technology positions.
