West Virginia In-Justice
From Wikipedia (links not included, highlighting mine) – Coal slurry consists of solid and liquid waste and is a by-product of the coal mining and preparation processes. It is a fine coal refuse and water. Mining generates enormous amounts of solid waste in the form of rocks and dirt. This refuse is used to dam [...]
Where’s the beef?!?
It is coming up on a year and a half now that I have been blogging about mountaintop removal coal mining. In that length of time I have yet to have the first decent argument in favor of mountaintop removal coal mining on this blog. Although I have had plenty from friends of coal concerning [...]
Backstep – Poll, How far IS too far?
I’m having a little trouble letting go of the friends of coal in the classroom thing. So I have devised a little poll here to see how many people think this is as ridiculous as I do or not. If you didn’t read the article from the link in my last post on this topic [...]
Economy Trumps Environment
Coal Conference Takes A Look at Mountaintop Removal Carbon legislation soon up for debate in Congress could “make shambles out of this economy” by drastically increasing the price of energy, Manchin said, and all who see the need for coal should rally while economic concerns appear to trump environmental concerns in politics. — “Now is [...]
How Far Is Too Far?
To begin this post I want to familiarize you a little bit with the coal lobby group the Friends of Coal. From their website – Mission statement: The Friends of Coal is dedicated to inform and educate West Virginia citizens about the coal industry and its vital role in the state’s future. Our goal is [...]
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