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New Partnership Invests $150 Million For Rare Earth Mineral Development In W.Va.

Three business have formed a partnership in Greenbrier County, W.Va., to extract valuable rare earth minerals left behind in the coal mining process.

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Bats Save Farmers Billions Of Dollars, But They're In Danger

Diseases like white-nose syndrome and climate change have caused mass population loss among bat species, and the consequences could be costly.

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Appalachia’s Declining Bat Population, This West Virginia Morning

Bats are the subject of myths and legends, often in a negative light. But that goes against the reality of their role in ecosystems, including critical agricultural services for humans. Bat populations have dropped significantly in the face of a changing climate and disease.

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Public Comment Set For Fort Martin Gas-Fired Power Plant

The hearing relates to the proposed construction of a 1,200-megawatt gas plant next to the existing coal-fired Fort Martin Power Station, as well 70-megawatts of solar projects.

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