Dozens of rural water systems were knocked out by the hurricane. Full recovery may take years.
Author: Katie Myers
As Helene’s immediate impacts recede, a public health threat rises
A shortage of potable water and the toxic stew of sewage and other pollutants the flood…
Saving ginseng means balancing conservation and culture
As Appalachian ginseng turns from rural tradition to global commodity, the Forest Service is trying to…
Deja vu comes to Arkansas as lithium follows oil
In the energy towns of Arkansas, the coming lithium rush is bringing with it the risk…
A new ‘green bank’ could bring solar power and electric buses to Appalachia
$500 million from the EPA will support small lenders to invest in renewable energy
A new federal rule aims to protect miners from black lung disease
Miners say the "overdue" regulation's success will depend upon upon effective enforcement.
As climate change fractures communities, folklorists help stitch them back together
From Appalachia to the Bayou to the desert Southwest, here's how culture can teach us about…
The IRA will help ‘energy communities.’ But what does that mean?
Biden’s green transition could overlook towns heavily reliant upon fossil fuels for industries like steelmaking and…
The EV shift could prevent millions of childhood asthma attacks
For children living near U.S. highways, a transition to zero-emission electric vehicles will mean reduced exposure…
The clean energy Super Bowl is here
“As the biggest sports stage in the U.S., it’s showing we can bring renewable energy to…