Residents of Paden City, W.Va., have dealt with chemical water pollution since at least March 2019.
Blog Archives
Water Contamination in Paden City, W.Va.
TAGS: Paden City U.S. Environmental Protection Agency water contamination Water quality West Virginia
Sen. Manchin takes new view of mountaintop removal coal mining
CONTACTS: Thom Kay, Senior Legislative Representative, thom.kay@appvoices.org, 828-262-1500 At a confirmation hearing today for the nominee to head the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement, Sen. Joe Manchin asked nominee Lanny Erdos to commit to revive a National Academies…
Seeking a Path to 100% Clean Energy
Localities across Appalachia and the nation have pledged to fully convert to green power — but restrictive policies and monopoly utilities are holding them back.
TAGS: 100% renewable energy Central Appalachian Network clean energy clean energy resolution energy democracy local government North Carolina Solar Virginia West Virginia
An Appalachian Solar Tour
Numerous Appalachian homes and businesses took part in the 2019 National Solar Tour in October, sharing their experiences and opening their doors to the public to view their solar installations.
TAGS: National Solar Tour North Carolina Ohio rooftop solar Solar southwest virginia Tennessee West Virginia
West Virginia Fossil Fuel Severance Tax Impacts State Budget
Lower-than-expected income from fossil fuel severance taxes is putting the West Virginia state budget in a bind. Some advocate for raising the severance tax rate on natural gas.
Bill Would Redesignate New River Gorge as National Park
West Virginia congressional representatives introduced a bill in fall 2019 that would create a new national park in the state.
Tourism Rises in West Virginia
The Mountain State’s tourism industry grew by 6.5 percent in 2018, outpacing the national growth rate by 58 percent.
In memoriam: April Pierson-Keating
Appalachia mourns the passing of a fierce defender of the environment whose commitment to lifting up the voices of her West Virginia community will continue to grow the pipeline resistance movement well into the future.
A Pilot Program’s Uncertain Record
Some projects receiving federal funds for economic development near abandoned mines have strong community support; others, not so much.
TAGS: abandoned coal mines abandoned mine lands AML Pilot Congress economic development Virginia West Virginia Wise County
