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Slip sliding away: Landslides follow flooding as major risk to Appalachian communities
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Slip sliding away: Landslides follow flooding as major risk to Appalachian communities

As if chronic flooding weren't enough, many communities deal with landslides induced by rains, and some residents say mining adds to the risk.
Back to the land: The future challenge and opportunity of Appalachian agriculture
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Back to the land: The future challenge and opportunity of Appalachian agriculture

As the coal industry dwindles, more Appalachian farmers say agriculture can grow jobs and opportunity. But some competing visions are emerging.
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