Want to save the planet? Expert says don’t sweat the small stuff
With eco-friendly consumers avoiding plastic containers, green packaging is big business. But one expert says it's policy changes that will make the most difference.
Culture
Essay: Finding a ‘Field of Innocence’ at the Flight 93 Crash Site
For naturalist Chuck Tague, bluets, a wildflower also known as innocence or Quaker ladies, became a symbolic part of the landscape at the Flight 93 crash site in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Twenty Years After Flight 93 Crashed, the Living Memorial Faces Both Old and New Threats
The memorial’s designers set out to restore life at the site, and provide a space for healing and reflection in nature. But maintaining that vision is proving to be a challenge.
Kids Make a Video Celebrating ‘Litter Gitters’ in Their Community
Budding filmmakers work on a project they hope will draw attention to the litter problem in Beaver County, and inspire other kids to make a difference.
Could a Resurgence of FDR’s Tree Army be on the Horizon?
In the first month of his presidency, FDR created a government program that changed lives and the land forever. Could it be time for it to come back?
Hunters, Business Owners Concerned Over Impact of New River Gorge’s National Park Designation
West Virginia's first national park sparks concerns over crowds, lack of infrastructure, and loss of hunting.
“Appalachian Fall” Shows How Coal Country Could Be a Model for Rebuilding America
Authors of a new book say coal country's crisis should matter to the nation. "America's got to figure out transition for economies, and we need to do it right here in Appalachia, right now."
Pittsburgh Mayor Touts ‘Marshall Plan’ for Appalachia
The plan calls for $600 billion to transition from fossil fuels to greener energy. “If we do nothing, over the next 10 years, our four-state region will lose 100,000 jobs."
Connecting Western Wildfires with Climate Action Should Be Easier Than It Is
The unprecedented wildfire season in the West has many people thinking about a climate apocalypse. But not everyone.
Appalachia Coalition Creates Blueprint for Sustainable, Equitable Future
Reimagine Appalachia breaks away from fossil fuels, to build a carbon neutral economy with racial equity and good paying jobs.
