Developers may soon face fewer environmental regulations when they build on Tennessee wetlands.
Nashville area sees 161 tornado, thunderstorm and flash flood warnings in two weeks
In the first two weeks of April, Middle Tennesseans received over 160 warnings for flash floods, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Saturday storms to cause ‘very dangerous’ flash flooding following week of deadly Tennessee weather
Saturday, and Saturday night, will be the most dangerous times for flash flooding this week in Middle Tennessee, according to the National Weather Service.
Deadly storms hit Tennessee, and historic flooding concerns continue
Forecasters are warning that Tennessee could receive months worth of rainfall this week, leading to dangerous flooding. Here’s what to know.
How pesticides, Monsanto and ‘buried’ scientific evidence converge in a proposed Tennessee law
Pesticide companies are among the wealthiest corporations in the world. Take Bayer: The chemical and pharmaceutical corporation made about half of its $50 billion revenue last year from pesticide and seed sales.
Bill to open more Tennessee wetlands to development advances with legislative amendment
Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill to remove protections for certain types of wetlands across the state to financially benefit developers.
Workers got sick after cleaning up TVA’s coal ash. A new book recounts their fight for justice.
In 2008, the Tennessee Valley Authority became the face of the largest industrial disaster in U.S. history.
A fossil fuel may be rebranded ‘renewable energy’ under proposed Tennessee law
Tennessee may become the first state to legally define gas as “renewable energy.” State law currently defines natural gas as “clean energy.”
Swaths of Tennessee recover from drought following recent rains and snow
Drought conditions improved across Tennessee. The situation flipped last week after three to eight inches of rain or snow fell across the state.
If Nashville is blocked from using Middle Point landfill, what’s next?
The company that owns the landfill that receives most of Nashville’s trash wants to reject it. Here’s what that could mean.