Mountain Valley Pipeline fined $34,000 for 29 environmental violations
Virginia fined the MVP for inadequate erosion controls, impacts to wetlands and other violations. Activists say the fine is far too low.
Roxy Todd
As Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion, some residents say their concerns are being ignored
The MVP will start transporting gas from West Virginia to Virginia in June. So far, 42 complaints in Virginia allege pollution from construction.
After GMO program hits snag, what’s the future of restoring American chestnuts?
Researchers and advocates disagree on the path forward for the iconic tree that once provided food for people and wildlife, as well as lumber.
Hiking Back in Time on Ice Mountain
On Ice Mountain in West Virginia, rare plants have existed since the Ice Age and cool air seeps out of ice vents deep in the rocks.
W.Va. National Guard Invests More than $5 Million to Grow Apple Trees on a Mine Site
They hope the 250,000 apple trees that will eventually be planted there will bring jobs and help reclaim the land.
Lavender Farming Project Doesn’t Go as Planned
A program to retrain veterans and others on how to grow lavender plants on former strip mines has left participants feeling misled and exploited.
On the Hunt for Wild Orchids
West Virginia is one of the best places around to find wild orchids. A couple of local enthusiasts even discovered a rare orchid there. "Some people play golf, we did North American orchids."
Turning Barren Strip Mines into Fields of Purple
A new wave of farmers hopes the lavender industry can provide a steady source of income to support them in West Virginia.
