New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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W.Va. Cuts Carbon Dioxide Emissions By A Third Since 2005
West Virginia saw a 33% reduction in per-capita CO2 emissions from 2005 to 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNatural Gas Production Flat In 2024, Data Shows
Appalachia produces more gas than any region of the country. Last year, though, it rose only a tenth of a percent, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSierra Club, WVPSC Work Toward Settlement Of Federal Lawsuit
The Sierra Club’s complaint argued that a PSC 2021 directive for Appalachian Power to operate its three West Virginia coal plants at a 69% capacity factor had increased the cost of electricity.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFive Facts About West Virginia's Coal, Energy, and Carbon Emissions
With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiling proposed rules aimed to reduce carbon emissions by 2030, many questions remain about the impact on…
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