How coal mine waste could power America's next clean energy movement
Acid mine drainage in Appalachia contains recoverable rare earth elements that can be extracted to supply critical minerals while simultaneously cleaning contaminated waterways.
Communities Say Congress Broke Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mine Lands
A House bill would withdraw $500 million from 2021 abandoned mine cleanup funds, jeopardizing reclamation and water treatment projects in Appalachian states.
Opinion | In Appalachia, Children Inherited the Opioid Crisis
Opioid addiction often begins from legitimate pain treatment or casual exposure, alters brain and body, and requires medical treatment and compassion rather than moral blame.
Deeply demoralizing': how Trump derailed coal country's clean-energy revival
Cancellation of Biden-era clean energy grants under Trump severely undermined Appalachian efforts to transition from extractive industries to advanced energy, damaging economies and morale.
Josh Shapiro Calls Out JD Vance's Appalachia Roots In Slam Over SNAP Benefits Cut
Governor Josh Shapiro accused Vice President JD Vance of abandoning Appalachian communities and opposing SNAP benefits, calling him a phony and shameful for blocking hunger relief.
Why This Midwestern Fruit Has A Banana Pudding Flavor - Tasting Table
Pawpaw is the largest native U.S. fruit, bringing tropical banana-pudding-like flavor across 20 Eastern states despite being rarely available commercially.
Queer Appalachian Authors Are Challenging J.D. Vance's False Narratives
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in queer Appalachians sharing their stories through literature, challenging the stereotypes perpetuated by earlier narratives like Hillbilly Elegy.