Central Appalachia

How We Killed The Beasts Of The East — And How Some Are Coming Back

Wildlife advocates are pushing to bring large species back across the East. It has worked with some species, like elk, and not so much with others. A new book looks at the process. It’s called "The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of America’s Eastern Wilderness." Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams spoke with author and Pittsburgh journalist Andrew Moore.

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How Hurricane Helene Affected Substance Use Recovery, This West Virginia Morning

It’s been a year-and-a-half since Hurricane Helene ravaged central Appalachia. Communities are still recovering, including those who were already in recovery for addiction.

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W.Va. Wildfire And Appalachia’s Declining Population, This West Virginia Morning

High winds Wednesday fanned more than 20 fires across the state, and the largest of those fires is still burning. Also, we speak with a journalist who has been covering population decline in central Appalachia.

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Monthlong Online Fundraiser Brings Global Attention To Local Water Issues

George McGraw is CEO of DigDeep, one of the #TeamWater campaign’s U.S. partners that works to ensure that every American has access to a working tap and toilet at home.

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