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Appalachia Trip Photos
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Nine students spent spring break last month on the Appalachia Energy Immersion Trip, visiting energy hot spots including a natural gas company, a coal mine, and the National Energy Technology Laboratory in West Virginia. They explored towns, worked on community-led projects, and met with stakeholders throughout the region. The 10-day trip ended in Washington, D.C., to confer with policymakers on federal energy policy.
Sponsored by the and the , the trip helped students understand the history and impacts of energy production in Appalachia and the ways the region is adapting to a rapidly changing energy landscape.