KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Congress has provided billions of dollars for renewable energy and green technologies as part of the latest $900 billion coronavirus relief package. Some scientists say relief funding could put the U.S. more on track with countries that…
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Tobacco use continues to impact Tenn. communities of color
by Nadia Ramlagan •
The American Cancer Society recently held its annual Great American Smokeout event, where thousands of people across the country decide to quit smoking. Advocates say Tennessee continues to lead the nation in smoking rates and cancer-related deaths, especially among communities of…
Proposed federal budget cuts deep in Tenn. communities
by Stephanie Carson •
Last updated on June 15th, 2017 at 11:48 amFor more than 50 years, the Appalachian Regional Commission has helped to fund economic and community development in Tennessee and 11 other states. But the agency may be no more if President…