Southern communities revitalize their connection to electric co-ops
A dearth in representation on co-op boards has left rural, black communities without a voice.
‘The Blackalachian’ treks to shed light on the outdoor industry’s diversity problem
From the Appalachian Trail to the Underground Railroad, Daniel White hikes and bikes to highlight racial disparities in the nation’s parks and historic landmarks.
How environmental justice is shaping a new civil rights movement in the South
By focusing on local communities, public health, and economic development, activists start to move the needle on climate change in the South.
These lessons from rural Africa could help eradicate poverty-related tropical diseases in the U.S. South
Experts look to successes in developing nations to learn how to stop the spread of neglected tropical diseases in the U.S. South.
Polluted air, solar co-ops, & sky-high power bills
The sky was hanging low and dark over Louisville this morning. It rained for nearly a full day, and the city felt scrunched between rolling clouds…