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Appalachian Communities Talk Gas, Plastics, and Inequity with Federal Energy Officials

Julie Grant·August 25, 2021

The Department of Energy collected perspectives from Ohio Valley communities impacted by the ethane and petrochemical industries to include in a report to Congress.

Energy Environmental Justice The Coming Chemical Boom

“Appalachian Fall” Shows How Coal Country Could Be a Model for Rebuilding America

Kara Holsopple·December 31, 2020

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."

Culture Economy Your Environment Update

From Appalachia to Wyoming: Youth From Coal Country Discuss the Future After Coal

Brittany Patterson·November 13, 2020

The decline of coal, past and present, loomed large in their conversation about what the future may hold for them and their communities.

Economy Energy

Pittsburgh Mayor Touts ‘Marshall Plan’ for Appalachia

Reid Frazier·November 13, 2020

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."

Climate Change Culture Economy

Bob Murray, Coal Operator Who Fought Regulations and Filed for Black Lung Benefits, Has Died

Brittany Patterson·October 26, 2020

Murray’s companies fought against safety rules meant to prevent the fatal disease. He ran the largest privately-owned underground coal mining company in the US.

Energy Health

Wind turbines in a row on a green hilltop

Appalachia Coalition Creates Blueprint for Sustainable, Equitable Future

Kara Holsopple·September 11, 2020

Reimagine Appalachia breaks away from fossil fuels, to build a carbon neutral economy with racial equity and good paying jobs.

Climate Change Culture Economy Your Environment Update

Why Some Financial Analysts are Questioning Viability of Appalachian Plastics Hub

Julie Grant·March 27, 2020

They cite factors like reduced demand for natural gas due to a warmer winter and decreased prices for plastic.

Economy Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

Jobs and Risk — Atlantic Coast Pipeline Shutdown Divides W.Va.

Brittany Patterson·July 18, 2019

Construction on the pipeline provided an economic boost to communities, that has since evaporated with the shutdown. Others say climate and health concerns outweigh any benefits.

Economy Energy Follow the Pipeline

W.Va. National Guard Invests More than $5 Million to Grow Apple Trees on a Mine Site

Roxy Todd·November 8, 2018

They hope the 250,000 apple trees that will eventually be planted there will bring jobs and help reclaim the land.

Economy Food and Agriculture

Lavender Farming Project Doesn’t Go as Planned

Roxy Todd·October 5, 2018

A program to retrain veterans and others on how to grow lavender plants on former strip mines has left participants feeling misled and exploited.

Economy Food and Agriculture

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