Appalachian Memes And Trouble At Greenbank

This week on Inside Appalachia, the online world of Appalachian memes — and what they tell us about folks who live here. Also, parts of West Virginia have been radio silent since the 1950s for scientists to monitor the skies. So, what does that mean for first responders in an emergency? And winter holidays are here. We’ve got some tips to keep the festivities from going up in smoke.

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Government Curtis Tate, Oct. 25, 2024

2 W.Va. Shortline Railroads Receive Federal Grants For Fixes

The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program.

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Economy Curtis Tate, Jul. 08, 2024

Rail Shipments From January To June Show Bleak Picture For Coal

Railroads loaded 17 percent fewer cars of coal in the first six months of the year, according to a rail industry trade group.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Apr. 18, 2024

CSX Builds Zero-Emission Hydrogen Locomotive In Huntington

CSX No. 2100 was repowered from a kit developed in Canada by Canadian Pacific. It emits only water vapor and no carbon dioxide, depending on how the hydrogen was produced.

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Government Curtis Tate, Apr. 02, 2024

New Federal Rule Says Trains Will Have Minimum Crew Size Of Two

All trains must have a crew of at least two, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Tuesday in Washington.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Apr. 01, 2024

How Baltimore Port Closure Affects Coal Producers In W.Va.

For now, the companies that produce the coal will have to find a way to other ports, mainly Norfolk or the Gulf Coast.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Feb. 13, 2024

Revitalization Of Communities Is EPA's Focus In State, Ortiz Says

Adam Ortiz, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator for Region 3, says the EPA has invested half a billion dollars in West Virginia during the Biden presidency.

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