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Virginia landfill ordered to close, but air pollution is still making people sick

Virginia landfill ordered to close, but air pollution is still making people sick

Bristol, Va. must plan for the site’s permanent closure and follow an expert panel’s suggested improvements. Community members have demanded some of them for months.

by Sarah Wade July 1, 2022July 1, 2022
Why we created a landfill guide for Bristol residents

Why we created a landfill guide for Bristol residents

Our community partners are distributing this brochure to inform more residents about the harmful gases leaking from a landfill in Virginia.

by Sarah Wade February 10, 2022February 10, 2022
Air pollution from a Virginia landfill is making residents sick. Officials won’t call it an emergency.

Air pollution from a Virginia landfill is making residents sick. Officials won’t call it an emergency.

A chemical reaction taking place below the landfill’s surface is emitting harmful gases.

by Sarah Wade December 1, 2021January 14, 2022
The Biden administration promises to clean up mine land and create jobs in Appalachia. Here are some steps it can take.

The Biden administration promises to clean up mine land and create jobs in Appalachia. Here are some steps it can take.

A new administration brings potential to address Appalachia’s economic and environmental issues on a wider scale.

by Anya Slepyan January 19, 2021January 14, 2022
Southerners who can’t afford bills could have power disconnected in the heat of summer

Southerners who can’t afford bills could have power disconnected in the heat of summer

Hundreds of thousands of people in the South are behind on their electric payments, just as unemployment benefits expire and states shut down again to stop COVID-19 from spreading.

by Sascha Medina July 31, 2020January 14, 2022

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