Energy

Red Terry traces the path of the pipeline on Poor Mountain and beyond in Appalachia, a stretch that includes the water supply for the nearby city of Roanoke. Credit: Elizabeth McGowan
Red Terry traces the path of the pipeline on Poor Mountain and beyond in Appalachia, a stretch that includes the water supply for the nearby city of Roanoke. Credit: Elizabeth McGowan

For Tree-sitter, No Hiding from Heartbreak of Deal to Greenlight Mountain Valley Pipeline

BENT MOUNTAIN, Va. — Theresa “Red” Terry never wanted shades on the windows of her white clapboard farmhouse perched on the side of 2,600-foot Bent Mountain. Such coverings, she insisted, would only mar the 360-degree view of nature’s bounty she so relished. “Every window I looked out, all I could […]

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Black Appalachian Coalition Aims to Shift Narrative on Energy, Other Issues

Appalachia’s people of color have borne greater social and economic burdens, on average, than their White counterparts, but their stories are often left out of policy discussions about energy and other issues in the region.  A new coalition is now seeking to amplify those voices. The Black Appalachian Coalition is an initiative of […]

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What Biden’s Plan For ‘Building Back Better’ Could Mean For The Ohio Valley

This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. David Meinschein’s teachers, staff and students have sacrificed a lot this year amid the staggering challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.  He opens the door heading inside Ballad Memorial High School’s basketball gymnasium — known locally as the “Green Palace” for its school colors. […]

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Plan to ‘Reimagine Appalachia’ Touts Jobs, Justice and Sustainability for the Ohio Valley

This piece was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. A coalition of progressive policy and environmental groups has released a “blueprint” that provides a framework for how Ohio Valley communities could reap the benefits of federal action to address climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan, titled “Reimagine Appalachia” envisions a […]

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