Environment Archives - Mountain State Spotlight

West Virginia Legislature

West Virginia could get nothing in taxes from data centers for a decade under proposed bill

by Henry Culvyhouse February 9th, 2026February 11th, 2026

A proposed bill could give away millions in tax breaks to data centers

Coal Communities Accuse Congress of Breaking Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Mine Lands

by Kiley Bense, Inside Climate News January 13th, 2026January 13th, 2026

News

Surging electricity costs are pushing residents to desperate measures. Here’s how some West Virginians are struggling through.

by Sarah Elbeshbishi January 4th, 2026

Economic Justice

22 states sued the EPA after it canceled a $7 billion solar program. West Virginia wasn’t one of them.

by Sarah Elbeshbishi December 22nd, 2025

Despite community opposition to data centers, lawmakers offer no clear plan for addressing local concerns

by Henry Culvyhouse and Sarah Elbeshbishi December 14th, 2025

Air pollution expert says Tucker County power plant would likely exceed emission limits in permit issued by the state

by Sarah Elbeshbishi December 6th, 2025

Future of Appalachian Hydrogen Hub in doubt as Trump administration considers funding cut

by Sarah Elbeshbishi December 3rd, 2025

Citizen groups challenge secrecy and pollution concerns in Tucker County data center air permit decision

by Sarah Elbeshbishi November 25th, 2025November 25th, 2025

From fire departments to hospitals, hundreds of first responder stations face a serious flood risk

by Sarah Elbeshbishi October 29th, 2025October 29th, 2025

Retiring UMWA President Cecil Roberts talks about where the coalfields have been and where they could be going.

by Ken Ward Jr. October 27th, 2025