Appalachian Transition Blog

There is a great op-ed in Saturday's Charleston Gazette . The author writes that sustainable development has the potential to create an economy in Appalachia that will thrive in our lifetimes and for generations.

Some of the opportunities he points out:

Cross-posted at KySEA: Upcoming Forum on Renewable Energy In Kentucky

Interested individuals are encouraged to register for a one day conference about the opportunities for job creation in Kentucky through renewable energy.

As the nation turns towards renewable energy sources and utilities in many states must meet renewable portfolio standards, many people are exploring the feasibility of bioenergy.

Bioenergy could be used in place of fossil fuels for energy production in various ways, including burning biomass to generate electricity and using biological matter to produce vehicle fuel.

The question that many individuals, groups, state legislators and even the nation are grappling with is - what does "sustainable" mean when it comes to bioenergy?

*Register Today* for the Appalachian Public Interest Environmental Law (APIEL) conference to be held November 19-21st, 2010 at the University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee

November 2nd is here, and whether you've been looking forward to Election Day as the chance to finally cast your ballot in support of your favorite candidate or as the day the campaign ads ease up and yard signs start to come down, please make sure you vote today!