Terrible, persistent smells from the Bristol landfill have put a damper on quality of life for residents of the Twin Cities. Officials acknowledge the problem, but there’s no clear path forward.
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The Beast of Bristol: The Landfill Haunting Residents of the Twin Cities
TAGS: Air Pollution air quality Bristol community activism East Tennessee EPA grassroots Landfill landfill gas public health southwest virginia Tennessee trash Virginia Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Safe Passage Works to Make Interstate 40 Safer for Wildlife and People
A new coalition aims to improve safety for wildlife and humans alike along a curvy section of Interstate 40 near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where vehicle collisions with bear, deer and elk are on the rise.
TAGS: East Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains National Park habitat connectivity migration Safe Passage Western North Carolina Wildlife wildlife corridor wildlife crossing
East TN Coal Ash Concerns Continue
The Tennessee Valley Authority found traces of toxic coal ash in a mysterious dust coating homes and cars in Anderson County, Tenn. The monopoly utility is considering opening a coal ash landfill in Claxton, Tenn., despite local pushback.
Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council
Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council has used a variety of programs to connect low-income residents in six East Tennessee counties with healthy food while supporting local farmers.
TAGS: Appalachian Farmacy Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council East Tennessee Food Insecurity SNAP
Advocates Increase Powell Valley Electric Co-op Member Participation
A citizens group is calling for transparency at their electric cooperative, and helped to generate the second-largest voter turnout in recent history at the co-op’s annual meeting.
TAGS: East Tennessee energy democracy Powell Valley Electric Cooperative PVEC Member Voices rural electric cooperatives southwest virginia transparency
Powell Valley Electric Co-op Members Raise Their Voices
Members of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative have launched a campaign to make their cooperative more transparent, accountable and responsive to the needs of its communities. The group has three candidates running for board seats and submitted a bylaw amendment.
Asian Carp Spreading Near East Tennessee
Evidence of Asian carp, an invasive species that can potentially injure boaters or recreationists by jumping out of the water, has been found in Chickamauga Lake northeast of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Beyond power: Electric cooperatives can provide more than just electricity to meet rural needs
Rural electric cooperatives’ legacy of rural economic development uniquely positions them to go beyond energy and find innovative solutions to challenges facing rural communities.
TAGS: East Tennessee Electric Cooperatives Energy Efficiency Energy Savings North Carolina rural rural broad
TVA Proposes Fixed Cost Increases
The Tennessee Valley Authority has proposed a revised rate structure that would increase fixed costs to consumers and potentially make it more difficult to install residential rooftop solar panels.
TAGS: East Tennessee electricity rates Energy Efficiency low-income Solar Tennessee Valley Authority
East Tennessee Historic Park Wins State Award
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation named the Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park as the 2017 State Park of the Year.
