The Flooding of Beech Fork
In the twentieth century, dams transformed the landscape of Appalachia. What was lost in the process?
In the twentieth century, dams transformed the landscape of Appalachia. What was lost in the process?
Eleven pieces on identity, community, exploitation, and resilience in Appalachia.
The coal industry continues to decline. Natural gas isn’t bringing the prosperity it promised. And now the pandemic has wrecked the state’s economy.
The plant was erected in Pike County, Ohio during the cold war to enrich uranium. Then people started getting sick. Now, they're stuck cleaning up the mess.
How the region's industrial history continues to shape contemporary life.
"Juneteenth is a joyful ritual of collective memory and cultural cohesion."
But this time, let’s also invest in critical infrastructure—including healthcare.
With higher risks of relapse during COVID-19, communities are finding new ways to support each other.
The state has a crucial role in the high-stakes fight to prevent DAPL from doubling its capacity.
A movement to grant rights to the environment tests the power of local control.
How the agency’s role as steadfast defender of the Ohio River has changed over time.
The Seneca Nation and the building of the Kinzua Dam.