That’s one small step for man…
Posted on April 1, 2010 | By Denny Tyler | No Comments
The EPA clarified the permitting process for mountaintop removal coal mining as it relates to the CWA (Clean Water Protection Act). I think this is a great first step in dealing with MTR. It tells me the EPA is actually making a move to enforce the CWA.
What does this mean for mountaintop removal?
EPA unveils new pollution limits that could curtail ‘mountaintop’ mining
I’m still somewhat skeptical about today’s announcement by the EPA. I think it is great they are finally addressing the impacts associated with MTR. In this case I believe it is actions that will speak louder than words. Hey EPA!!! You’ve talked the talk now can you walk the walk? I guess for that we will just have to wait and see.
Mountaintop removal in my eyes is a form of cancer. It destroys everything it comes in contact with whether that be water, wildlife habitat, communities… whatever. Take Lindytown for example – Lindytown died because it was touched by mountaintop removal. There is nothing sacred and no place safe when King Coal comes to town.
Although the EPA has taken a good first step we need to stop mountaintop removal coal mining taking all of the adverse impacts into consideration. Are we ready to make that leap for mankind? I think yes we are. Some of those fighting mountaintop removal coal mining or dealing with the impacts of MTR have been ready for a long time.
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EPA Sets Scientific Standards to Safeguard Appalachian Streams from Mountaintop Removal
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Just a thought – I read quite a few articles about this move by the EPA and a few of them we’re accompanied by the statement “this is not an April Fools joke.” I kept thinking it would be one hell of a cruel joke if it were one.
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Post Update -
Corps to broaden reviews of valley fill applications
Are we nearing the end of this battle? It feels like it to me and if that is the case there are still some things that need to be done in order to help guarantee that blatantly raping Appalachia for her resources will stop and never happen again…
Support the Clean Water Protection Act HR 1310 and/or the Appalachia Restoration Act S 696.
Our remnants of wilderness will yield bigger values to the nation’s character and health than they will to its pocketbook, and to destroy them will be to admit that the latter are the only values that interest us. – Aldo Leopold
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