Rachel Woolworth
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The Fire Next Time: Dealing with Wildfire in the Wake of Gatlinburg
One year after Gatlinburg, wildfires continue to grow exponentially in acreage and cost. Our best new strategy: fight fire with fire.
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Backstage: Behind the Scenes at Three Music Festivals in the Southeast
These three festivals in the Southeast have not only fostered the quintessential festival vibe but are positively interacting with the earth and their local communities.
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Hogwash on the House Floor: N.C. Bill Will Shield Big Ag from Air and Water Quality Issues
On Thursday, the North Carolina Legislature speedily passed House Bill 467, “Agriculture and Forestry Nuisance Remedies.” The legislation will regulate North Carolina residents’ right...
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Devaluing Coal Country: Appalachian Regional Commission On Budget Hit List
Trump was supported in mass by blue-collar Appalachian voters on election day after repeatedly pledging to revitalize coal country throughout his campaign. The elimination of the Appalachian Regional Commission would do just the opposite.
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High Risk of Landslides: Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s Dangers Ignored
More controversy over the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a project that would carry fracked gas across West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina, erupted this...