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

On 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. 

Also, a new digital system is designed to make background checks for child and adult protective services faster and more efficient.

And, the Trump administration threw another lifeline to coal generation Monday. The federal government will drop limits on carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. 

Finally, state leaders reacted positively to that announcement by the EPA Monday allowing power plants to stop the capture of their carbon dioxide emissions.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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