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Coal River Mountain Watch seeks “good running vehicle”
By the Kentucky Sierra ClubCoal River Mountain Watch (CRMW), based in the heart of the West Virginia coalfields – Whitesville, West Virginia…
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Wildfire control in West Virginia: past, present and future
By Robert Beanblossom, Cradle of Forestry in AmericaWest Virginia faces many serious environmental issues. Water pollution, strip mining, threats to public lands, air…
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Remembering George E. Beetham, Jr.
By Cynthia EllisWe were saddened to learn, in late January, of the death of George E. Beetham, Jr., Director Emeritus of our Board…
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Take action to protect community air monitoring
By Morgan King, WV CAG Climate and Energy Program ManagerA new bill threatens to silence citizen science. SB 575 would limit community air…
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Abandoned mine land cleanup disrupted by federal funding freeze
By Dan Radmacher, Appalachian VoicesAs the Appalachian region is experiencing intense rainfall this week, the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement…
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Trump’s energy emergency declaration of war on America
By Tyson Slocum, Public CitizenPresident Donald Trump’s unconstitutional blitzkrieg on congressionally-mandated agencies has been slightly stymied, for now, in part by Public Citizen’s litigation challenges…
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Federal regulators shut down illegal WV coal haul road—Interior quietly reopens it at company’s request
By Olivia Miller, West Virginia Highlands ConservancyIn a whirlwind of conflicting decisions, the U.S. Department of the Interior has quietly allowed South Fork Coal…
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“Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet” by Ben Goldfarb
Reviewed by John McFerrinThis is a book about roadkill. Three hundred pages about roadkill may not sound enticing but it really is an entertaining…
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Coal company’s bankruptcy filing reflects growing pressure to end reckless mining in West Virginia
On Feb. 7, 2025, South Fork Coal Company and its parent entities Xinergy and White Forest Resources, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. The move follows…
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West Virginia legislative session report
By Luanne McGovernThe 87th West Virginia Legislature got underway on February 12 with a new Governor, new Senate leadership and new committee processes in…
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