W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
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Encore: Crisis Response Teams And Essays On Nature, Inside Appalachia
This week, too often, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder wind up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, changes to the Endangered Species Act could benefit big business. They could also kill animals like the eastern hellbender. And, in troubled times, a West Virginia writer says to find peace in nature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsProposed Changes To Endangered Species Act And Aftermath Of Winter Storm, This West Virginia Morning
How important is habitat for survival? We listen to The Allegheny Front’s latest story on what’s happening with federal efforts to limit protections for endangered species. Also, following a major winter storm, West Virginia officials are warning of frigid temperatures for much of the week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCrisis Response Teams And Essays On Nature, Inside Appalachia
This week, too often, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder wind up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, changes to the Endangered Species Act could benefit big business. They could also kill animals like the eastern hellbender. And, in troubled times, a West Virginia writer says to find peace in nature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Could Revoke Permit For Justice-Owned Coal Mine
Bluestone Coal’s Poca Mine in Wyoming County has incurred numerous violations from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
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Court: Groups Can Seek Legal Actions Against Bankrupt Coal Company
Conservation groups including the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and Appalachian Voices can proceed with a lawsuit and administrative appeals against South Fork Coal.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhy The Eastern Hellbender Is At Risk And How You Can Help Save It
WVPB's Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate spoke with Than Hitt, senior scientist with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, about the hellbender’s habitat in Appalachia and what threatens its population in the region.
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