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What’s Happening with the Mountaineer Express Pipeline
By Cynthia D. EllisOur editor prompted me to write about what is new with the MXP…the Mountaineer XPress Pipeline…that mega pipeline that slashed…
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Some Welcome (but far away) Relief for Birds
The Bird-Safe Buildings Act has been re-introduced in Congress. It would require that new or substantially modified federal buildings be constructed to make them less of a hazard…
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Thoughts from our president
April has passed with over a full year of dealing with the restrictions associated with COVID-19, even though many have now received the vaccine. Although the coronavirus has…
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On Climate Change and the Arc of History
By John McFerrinEven if we are past February–the month of predictions, the month that opens with Groundhog Day when we all at least…
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Editorial Faux Pas
Last month we had a review of Lenore McComas Coberly’s new book, From the West Virginia Hills. Unfortunately, the address to order the book was wrong. The correct address is:
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Mining Matters
By Cindy RankAs portions of the world – including the U.S. – begin to seriously look beyond coal, regions once dominated by coal…
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What’s Up with the Legislature?
By John McFerrinAs this issue of The Highlands Voice goes to print the West Virginia Legislature is entering its last, frenetic days. Pending bills compete for…
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Plenty of Problems for Proposed Experimental Mine
By Jeanne BellThe final Environmental Impact Statement is scheduled for release mid-summer 2021 for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (a…
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West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Seeks Program Director
WVHC, now in its 54th year, currently serves approximately 1,500 members and supporters with a strong history of promoting, encouraging, and working for the conservation and an appreciation of…
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West Virginia Deciding How to Measure Clean Water
By John McFerrin West Virginia is considering how it will determine whether the water in streams and rivers is clean. The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy…
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