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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 31, 2025

Unprofitable Out-Of-State Coal Plants Costing Kentucky Electricity Customers

Behind the rates paid by the companies’ customers is a hidden cost that doesn’t show up on their bills. Customers receive electricity from two aging, out-of-state coal plants that lose a lot of money.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 17, 2025

Pricey Power From Out Of State Coal Plants: How We Found Out

Curtis Tate of West Virginia Public Broadcasting reported the story for the Appalachia-Mid-South Newsroom. He spoke with deputy managing editor John Boyle about his work.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Aug. 08, 2025

Judge Orders Chemours To Obey Pollution Limits In Ohio River

U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin told Chemours to comply with federal limits on the discharge of PFAS, or forever chemicals, from its Washington Works plant.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 07, 2025

W.Va. Modernizing Bridge Monitoring

Most bridges in the country are inspected on a 24-month cycle. Officials hope structural health monitoring technology can help identify serious issues sooner.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Jul. 15, 2025

Biden Rule Sought To Clean Up Old Coal Ash Sites. Will It Survive?

Six such sites ring West Virginia, according to the group Earthjustice, and they pose hazards to rivers and groundwater.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jul. 01, 2025

Ohio River Cleanup And Possible Cuts To SNAP, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about efforts to clean up an important waterway, and examine the impact of prospective food benefit cuts on Appalachians in need.

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