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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, About 14 hours ago

Exploring Appalachian Lore, History Through Plants, This West Virginia Morning

A new book called "Appalachian Plants: In the Garden, In the Yard, and In the Wild" explores some of the history and lore of plants that have been used by many in the region. Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams spoke with author Linda Hager Pack and illustrator Pat Banks about their book.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Sep. 15, 2026

State Leaders Celebrate EPA Repeal Of Power Plant Emission Rule

State leaders including Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito reacted positively to the announcement Monday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will abandon Biden-era rules that force coal-burning power plants to capture most of their CO2 emissions.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Jul. 14, 2026

Proposed EPA Rule Removes Protections From Drinking Water Sources

A new rule may remove protections from as much as 65% of the streams that contribute to Charleston’s drinking water.

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Government Eric Douglas, Jun. 24, 2026

Chemours Agrees To $450 Million PFAS Settlement

The Chemours Company has agreed to pay $450 million for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) releases at four facilities in three states, including West Virginia.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Jun. 02, 2026

EPA Plans New Minden Clean Up

Minden has struggled with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) since the 1980s. Now, the EPA has proposed a new plan to clean it up.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, May. 27, 2026

EPA To Hold Virtual Hearing On Coal Ash Rules

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting an online public hearing Thursday about proposed changes to rules on coal ash impoundments.

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