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Demand for rare elements used in clean energy could help clean up abandoned coal mines in Appalachia

In the hills of West Virginia, researchers are hoping to realize a long-term dream of cleaning up poisonous groundwaters that flow out of old coal mines

The Independent UK

Black country music truth is being told

The singer-songwriter discusses PBS' "The Express Way," music healing her and how Appalachia is not "Deliverance"

Salon

Appalachian writer Pauletta Hansel reads from her latest book of poetry

Award-winning Appalachian poet, memoirist, and teacher Pauletta Hansel shares work from her latest book, Will There Also Be Singing?

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Kentucky's Poet Laureate describes an Appalachian mother as her special day draws near

In just a few short days mothers across Kentucky will be honored. Kentucky’s Poet Laureate offers his thoughts about an Appalachian mother’s recognition.

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Advocating For The Protection And Development Of The Resource-Rich Tennessee River Valley

Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council is a nonprofit that advocates for the preservation of this vulnerable natural environment and supports small businesses on their journey to attract tourists.

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Programs in eastern Kentucky and central Appalachia have received $17 million dollars from the ARC

The money comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.

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Hellboy Reboot 'The Crooked Man' Set For Fall Release

Get ready for the new Hellboy reboot 'Hellboy: The Crooked Man' set in 1950s Appalachia, promising a fresh take on the iconic demon with a talented cast an...

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Fallout 76's new boardwalk empire shows just how far it's walked since 2018

Interview | Atlantic City is a semi-hostile holiday spot for the millions who love the West Virginian wasteland

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Local, regional biologists discuss federal protections for rare Appalachan salamander

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced last month that it would consider federal protections for a rare Appalachian reptile called the yellow-spotted woodland salamander. It comes as regional biologists have been advocating for it.

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Two KY musicians connect African American music to mountain music of Appalachia and Kentucky

Two KY musicians explore cultural connections between African American music and mountain music of Appalachia and Kentucky

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Will Outdoor Recreation Save Appalachia?

Smokestack-chasing is out. A diversified economy based on environmental protection is in. But will it work?

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‘I don’t see how it ends’: expert sounds alarm on new wave of US opioids crisis

Dr Art Van Zee set out in the early 2000s to tell anyone who would listen how a powerful opioid was destroying lives. Two decades later, he’s still in disbelief

The Guardian - US

Saving a tree — and saving ourselves

Science and community are uniting to rescue Appalachia's legendary tree species — unless it's rescuing us

Salon

Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game review: "A world filled with superstition and real evil"

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2023 SOAR Summit gives Appalachians a chance to network

This event brings together minds to help improve life in one of the most impoverished regions of the country.

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‘A sacrifice zone’: East Palestine’s wastewater is flooding into this Ohio community

Wastewater from the derailment site cleanup will be injected far underground in the foothills of the Appalachians

The Independent UK

Book Review: Rural Appalachian family’s dreams turn dark in new Ron Rash novel, `The Caretaker’

In a review of “The Caretaker,” Ron Rash’s first novel in seven years, Kendal Weaver writes that Rash has created a compelling drama of young lovers in rural Appalachia in the early 1950s

The Independent UK

Communities across Appalachia band together for first-ever 13-state Narcan distribution event

An effort to destigmatize the use of overdose reversal drugs that started as a pilot in two West Virginia counties has expanded to all thirteen states in Appalachia this year

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At ARC annual gathering in Ashland, participants stress collaboration and the ‘ripple effect’

Gov. Andy Beshear and representatives of the 13 states in the Appalachian Regional Commission speak of the need for collaboration to build a positive ripple effect.

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Eastern Kentucky artists featured in 'The 606' exhibition

Five artists with deep roots in Eastern Kentucky are featured in 'The 606" exhibition

The Guardian - US

‘It’s not just Appalachia’s problem’: imagining a future without coal

The rhapsodic film King Coal blurs the lines of documentary and memorializes the coal culture that has shaped Appalachia

The Guardian - US

From coal to kayaking: West Virginia’s miners turn to tourism to pay the bills

Increasing number of workers in once profitable mining industry now employed in tourism in a stunning corner of Appalachia

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Appalachian women shine at Mountain Grrl Experience

The Mountain Grrl Experience is an art and music event designed to promote the creativity of Appalachian women in a supportive environment.

Texas Observer

Community-Based Climate Justice on the Gulf Coast

From Appalachia to Texas and Louisiana, new environmental justice reports highlight a community approach to climate justice.

The Independent UK

Women’s Prize winner Barbara Kingsolver on creating ’empathy’ for the opioid crisis

The writer took home the top prize for her Charles Dickens-inspired novel Demon Copperhead. By Prudence Wade.

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