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Solar overtakes coal in US electricity for the first month on record
By Ember New solar records and long-term coal decline lead to latest clean power milestone New York, 10 June 2026 – Solar overtook coal generation in the US electricity mix for […]
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Appalachianization update: How the data center boom is making America’s economy look like Appalachia’s
By Sean O’Leary, Ohio River Valley Institute Last December, I wrote a blog post titled, “The Appalachianization of America’s Economy”, in which I observed that the AI and data center boom, […]
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Exploring West Virginia safely: What everyone should know about ticks
By Mary Felts, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Member When most people envision a summer in West Virginia’s forests, they think of scenic overlooks, cool mountain streams and peaceful hikes. I was fortunate enough […]
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Five decades later, the mountains still need what they never got
By James Branscome, Kentucky Lantern Appalachia has never been beyond saving. It has been beneath bothering to save. When I published “Annihilating the Hillbilly” in 1971, the manifesto argued that the stereotyping of Appalachian […]
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Board highlights: May 2026
By Olivia Miller, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy At its May meeting, the Board heard updates on the Conservancy’s programs, campaigns, membership, outreach, and upcoming events. President Marilyn Shoenfeld reported that […]
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Off the beaten path: All about ants
By Cindy Berdine, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Member Do you ever wonder what happens to ants when it rains? What do we really know about ants, anyway? Recently, while camping, […]
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Corridor H: More miles opened, more reasons for concern
By Hugh Rogers and Barbara Weaner, Go North Alliance On June 22, the Governor, with federal, state, and local officials, highway workers, contractors, consultants, and citizens including a sign-carrying Go […]
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Updates on Fundamental Data: July 2026
By Luanne McGovern, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy June was another busy month in the fight against the proposed Fundamental Data Ridgeline power plant and data center complex in Tucker County. […]
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1,980 acres saved in emergency land campaign next to the New River Gorge
By Arc of Appalachia Staff In late May of 2026, some of the best remaining wildlands in the heartland of Appalachia were announced for sale by a prestigious auction house. […]
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Save the date for WVHC’s 2026 Fall Review: “From Ridges to Rivers: Safeguarding What Sustains Us”
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy This fall, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy invites conservationists, advocates and community members from across the region to gather in the highlands for a weekend of learning, reflection and […]
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