In places like West Virginia, money from three major laws passed by Congress is pouring into the alternative energy industry and other projects. “I think it’s a renaissance for the labor movement,” said one union official.
Tag: West Virginia
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What Does It Take to Become the No. 1 Lumberjack?
For Jason Lentz, being a world-class competitive lumberjack was fated in his family tree.
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What’s Behind the Steep Decline in Child Poverty in America?
There are some surprising reasons why millions fewer U.S. children are growing up poor today compared with 30 years ago.
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A Rural Doctor Gave Her All. Then Her Heart Broke.
Physicians suffer one of the highest burnout rates among professionals. Dr. Kimberly Becher, one of two family practitioners in Clay County, West Virginia, learned the hard way.
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At Old Coal Mines, the American Chestnut Tries for a Comeback
Across Appalachia, scientists and foresters are trying to reintroduce a hybrid version, helping to revive damaged land while also bringing back a beloved tree.