Appalachian Food Summit wins 2015 John Egerton Prize
Food is very important in Appalachia. Not that food isn’t important everywhere. But Appalachians are distinctly connected to their food as a cultural definition of who they are as a people – whether...
View ArticleClimate justice funder shares why his foundation supports, funds just transition
The role of philanthropy in any just transition is critical. Getting funding for a program can mean whether or not that program continues to exist, or is axed. Trouble is, organizations who are working...
View ArticleKentucky leaders should position state, EKY for more new energy opportunity
New energy – wind, solar and efficiency – is a huge opportunity for eastern Kentucky right now. That is, if our leaders are willing to take advantage of it. Energy will be a hot topic during the...
View ArticleNew Blog Series, ‘Transition in Action,’ to Launch this Month
We here at Renew Appalachia have always been committed to highlighting the great economic transition work that’s happening across the Central Appalachian region. It’s important to us that our readers...
View ArticleTransition in Action: What is ‘Appalachian Transition?’
The Mountain Association for Community and Economic Development – and many others – believe eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia are experiencing an important moment. While the region has always...
View ArticleTransition in Action: An Unofficial Appalachian Transition Timeline
Economic transition in eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia is nothing new. Our economy has had to shift many times over the years as industries have come and gone, and boomed and busted. Even the...
View ArticleTransition in Action: September is Food and Agriculture month
September is about harvest. The last vestiges of summer planting are either being put up for winter, or picked for the plate at supper a few final times. Fall festivals also begin this month, teeming...
View ArticleTransition in Action: Evan Smith, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center
Who are you, and what’s your role at your organization? I’m Evan Barret Smith a staff attorney at Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center. How does your organization contribute to improving health in the...
View ArticleThe next big wave of blue-collar jobs is here: Coding
It’s not likely that most people would put the words “coding” and “blue collar” in the same sentence, but that misperception could change in the not-too-distant future. Clive Thompson, an opinion...
View ArticleHazard Spotlight: Ben Fugate
Who are you, and what roles to you fill in your community? I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have four amazing kiddos. I have the privilege of serving as Lead Pastor of Journey Christian...
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