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West Virginia becoming a premier East Coast sky-watching destination
By Clyde Craig, WV Explorer West Virginia is becoming a premier destination for East Coast sky watchers, thanks to its low light pollution…
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Bottled water vs. tap: Which is best for you and the planet?
By Judith Humble, Kentucky Sierra Club In March of 2017, the Beverage Marketing Corporation, an industry consulting firm, announced that the United States has…
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Federal regulators poised to crack down on coal mine owned by Jim Justice’s family
By Willie Dodson, Appalachian Voices On Dec. 10, 2024, the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement sent a damning letter to the…
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After decades of advocacy, 2,700 acres of Blackwater Canyon now in public ownership
The West Virginia conservation group Friends of Blackwater is pleased to announce the successful culmination of a 25-year campaign to ensure the full protection of Blackwater Canyon…
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Thoughts From Our President
I am happy to extend a hearty WVHC welcome to our newest staff member, Jordan Howes. Jordan joins us as communications coordinator, a new position at WVHC,…
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Environmental groups sue South Fork Coal over damages near Cranberry Wilderness
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and Appalachian Voices sued South Fork Coal Company on Dec. 16, 2024 for ongoing violations of the federal Clean Water Act and…
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Friends of the 500th Present the 11th Annual Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Calendar
The Friends of the 500th are proud…
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2025 WV Legislature: What’s in Store?
By Luanne McGovern The upcoming legislative session is shaping up to be a challenging time for all West Virginians who love the environment. With…
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West Virginia Rivers Coalition Taking Chemours to Court
On Dec. 5, 2024, the West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc. (“WV Rivers”) filed a lawsuit against The Chemours Company FC, LLC (“Chemours”)…
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The Definition Of…
By Bob Henry Baber Despite numerous mining citations and legal violations, South Fork Coal continues to destroy thousands of pristine acres in and around…
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