Our region is known for producing energy. Historically that has been coal and more recently natural gas. Another source that could bring jobs, lower electric bills, and energy self-sufficiency is solar. A new white paper from the Mountain Institute and Downstream Strategies examines the potential of solar power for West Virginians. The authors plan to […]
Streams turned bright-orange from Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) are a common sight throughout the coalfields. The orange is essentially iron that comes with the water flowing out of old mines and it often smothers aquatic life. Mike King and other folks living along Morris Creek near Montgomery, WV, came together to see if they could […]
Over 1,500 East Kentuckians were ready to talk about solutions for transforming the region’s sagging economy when they showed up in Pikeville on Dec. 9th to take part in the SOAR – Shaping Our Appalachian Region – Summit. A highlight for many was Joe and Tony Sertich’s presentation about revitalization efforts in Minnesota’s Iron Range, […]
East Kentuckians appear to be plenty ready to create a more diverse and prosperous economy for the people of the region. Over 1,500 have registered to attend the Dec. 9 bi-partisan SOAR meeting in Pikeville where the agenda is sharing ideas for moving the region forward. WMMT spoke with Justin Maxson, President of MACED and […]
