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100 Days in Appalachia

Tag / Environment

The New Rural Landscape

Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge’s Fossil Fuel Legacy

June 15, 2026 by Kristian Thacker

Throughout the Ohio River island’s history, flora and fauna have reacted and adjusted to human development like oil and gas wells. As humans abandoned the infrastructure, they’ve reclaimed their space.

Data Centers, Tech, The New Rural Landscape

Are Data Centers the Next Frontier of Extraction in West Virginia?

November 18, 2025 by 100 Days in Appalachia & More Perfect Union

Mingo County, West Virginia, was once thriving, but the coal industry’s decline left it one of the poorest counties in the US. Now, several data centers could be built in the region. Are data centers a new extractive industry, or will they provide a much-needed […]

Mayor Al Tomson discusses a proposed power plant and data center on May 27 in the Davis, West Virginia, Town Hall.
Data Centers, Health, Tech, The New Rural Landscape

‘We Know What It’s Like To Be Exploited’: Tucker County, W.Va., Grapples With Future-Defining AI-Infrastructure Proposal

July 26, 2025 by Taylor Sisk

To fully appreciate the beauty of Tucker County, you must visit. Nestled at 3,500 feet in the gorgeous Allegheny Mountains along the Blackwater River, the town of Davis is at the highest elevation of any municipality in West Virginia; it exudes a top-of-the-world vibe. The […]

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