Creating a New Spruce Forest for One Small Inhabitant
The imperiled West Virginia northern flying squirrel needs rare red spruce forests to survive. So forests managers are planting a new one, ready in 50 years.
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Plan to ‘Reimagine Appalachia’ Touts Jobs, Justice and Sustainability for the Ohio Valley
A coalition wants a new vision built on natural resources and well-paying jobs, while addressing climate change and racial injustice.
Investor Pulls Out of Proposed Ohio Cracker Plant
Still, PTTGC America says building the cracker plant - 65 miles southwest of Pittsburgh - remains a top priority.
Amid Climate Debate And Coal’s Decline, West Virginia Considers a ‘Just Transition’
In West Virginia, some are beginning to discuss life after coal. “We’re in it. We’re in the transition. It’s going to get worse before it gets better."
The Cautionary Tale of the Largest Coal Ash Waste Site in the U.S.
When it became clear that coal ash waste from a nearby power plant was making them sick, residents of one West Virginia town mobilized. But activists fear weakened regulations will make it harder for others to do the same.
Ohio-Based Coal Giant Murray Energy Declares Bankruptcy
The largest underground coal mining company in America said it faces billions of dollars in debt and liabilities, and tough market conditions for coal.
Meet the Coal Town Betting Big on Outdoor Recreation
Without a mythical creature and mountain biking, "the hole we would be digging ourselves out of would become so much deeper."
Power Plant: How A Grass Might Generate Fuel And Help Fix Damaged Mine Lands
Coal fields are fertile ground for fast growing grasses that can be used for biofuel.
Pioneering mussel conservationist talks about preservation and threats
Janet Clayton's 30-year career studying freshwater mussels has helped provide the knowledge to save these animals from extinction. But many challenges remain.
Jobs and Risk — Atlantic Coast Pipeline Shutdown Divides W.Va.
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.
