This article was originally published by the Ohio Valley ReSource. A federal agency has confirmed plans to withdraw its commitment to build a new prison in eastern Kentucky. “Given new information received, additional analysis should be undertaken to determine if there are significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental […]
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As Calls For Action On Black Lung Disease Grow, Regulators Show Little Indication Of Change
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. Harold Sturgill was disabled by black lung disease when he was 58 years old. Now he advocates for disabled miners. “When it comes to the mining companies, and it comes to the worker, it’s still all about production,” Sturgill said. “They could […]
Read MoreSurvey Report Reveals Disparities In Appalachian Subregions
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. A new report from the Appalachian Regional Commission shows that Central Appalachia lags behind other parts of the region in employment, household income and other key measures. The data come from the American Community Survey, which is similar to the census […]
Read MoreCongressional Leaders Seek Investigation Into Russian Investment In KY Aluminum Mill
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. A group of Congressional leaders asked the Trump administration to review a Russian company’s investment in a new Kentucky aluminum mill. The request comes from eight prominent Democratic lawmakers with leadership roles in committees with oversight, banking and national security responsibilities, […]
Read MoreFrom Russia, With Loot: KY Aluminum Company’s New Russian Partner Raises Concerns
This article was originally published by the Ohio Valley ReSource. A large whiteboard in an Ashland, Kentucky, unemployment office is covered with a list of companies that are currently hiring. Senior career counselor Melissa Sloas said that just a few years ago, that board was a lot emptier. This corner […]
Read MoreFor Earth Day, Nature Conservancy Preserves 100,000 Acres of Appalachian Forest and Streams
This article was originally published by the Ohio Valley ReSource. A conservation group chose Earth Day, April 22, to announce the purchase of a massive property in Appalachian forest to protect habitat and help wildlife adapt to the challenges of climate change. The property covers 100,000 acres of forest straddling […]
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