By Joseph Eddy West Virginia has a rich history in the production of energy resources such as coal, oil, gas and, more recently, hydro-electric and wind turbine energy. For more than 150 years these resources have helped fuel our state and nation’s electric power generation and chemical, steel, aluminum, polymer, wood, automotive and glass manufacturing…
By Kensie Hamilton A battle has been brewing in West Virginia for years over the regulations and litigation that surround the energy sector. This battle is an important aspect of life in the Mountain State and affects the level of success to which our state can rise. The battle is being fought year-round but increases in…
By Daryle Bayless The history of West Virginia is built on coal. It is the foundation of our economy as well as much of our way of life. When people picture coal mining, the deep dark recesses of the Earth come to mind, but that is only a part of the story. Surface mines allow…
By Jim Matuga Childhood blindness is a pressing issue worldwide, primarily in developing countries where access to health care is often very limited. The Eye Foundation of America (EFA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving vision and eliminating avoidable blindness by delivering eye care to those who need it most, often bringing it right…
By Bobbi Jo Muto and Gina Sharps It has been said that the eyes are a window to the soul just as the mouth is a mirror to the rest of the body. Think about it. Your mouth and teeth affect more than your physical appearance. They affect every part of your life, and if…
By J. Phillip Halstead, Ph.D. Formerly known as the Union Carbide Technical Center, as well as $10 million in funding. Started in 1949 as the pioneering chemical manufacturer’s primary research facility, the tech center ultimately became the research home to some 3,000 scientists, engineers and technicians who developed tens of thousands of chemical manufacturing innovations…