Greenwashing is the practice of using media campaigns, PR spin and distraction to deceive the public into believing an organization’s aims or actions are more ecological than they really are.
The Memphis and TVA breakup saga is about money. But it’s also about pollution and environmental racism.
The MLGW Board was expected to vote on a new 20-year contract with TVA on Wednesday, but, after a month of community pushback, that decision was delayed.
A U.S. senator called TVA ‘kind of disgusting.’ Here’s why that matters.
When the Tennessee Valley Authority considers building a power plant, the decision affects Tennesseans for decades. It also affects the global climate.
How the federal student loan forgiveness program will impact Middle Tennessee
Student loan forgiveness is on a lot of people’s minds since one in eight Tennesseans has student loan debt. It’s a topic folks have strong opinions about – and with about 20 colleges and universities in the Middle Tennessee area, Nashville is especially impacted.
TVA may skirt billion-dollar breakup with Memphis Light, Gas and Water — and get a long-term commitment
In 2019, the Tennessee Valley Authority offered its local power companies 20-year contracts.
Memphis may leave TVA to reduce costs and carbon. That could raise bills in Nashville.
For years, the local power company in Memphis has been weighing whether to leave the Tennessee Valley Authority. That decision could happen soon, as Memphis Light, Gas and Water staff are expected to share a recommendation to the company board during a special meeting on Thursday.
Nashville mayor calls on TVA to convert coal plant to solar energy — not gas
Nashville city leaders formally opposed the Tennessee Valley Authority’s plans for a new natural gas plant in Stewart County this week.
Kingston coal ash cleanup workers still seek damages more than 13 years after spill
More than 50 workers at the site of the 2008 Kingston coal ash spill in Roane County, Tenn., have died and hundreds more have fallen ill. Journalist Jamie Satterfield joined This Is Nashville on Monday to talk about a recent court ruling in favor of the workers and why she continues to cover their stories after years of reporting.
Rebroadcast: Celebrating Nashville’s LGBTQ+ community, past and present
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on March 18. But first, guest host Nina Cardona is joined by Tennessee Lookout reporter Jamie Satterfield to explain the latest federal court ruling regarding the 2008 Kingston coal ash spill.
The latest UN climate report says stop burning fossil fuels. TVA has other plans.
The United Nations’ latest report on climate change calls for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
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