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Potential Human Health Effects of Surface Coal Mining Operations in Central Appalachia

This study examined potential health risks for people living near surface coal mine sites in Central Appalachia, including evaluation of relevant literature on air, water, soil, and ecological impacts ...
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Mountains of injustice : social and environmental justice in Appalachia / edited by Michele Morrone and Geoffrey L. Buckley ; foreword by Donald Edward Davis ; afterword by ...

Introduction : Environmental justice and Appalachia / Michele Morrone and Geoffrey L. Buckley -- The theoretical roots and sociology of environmental justice in Appalachia / Stephen J. Scanlan -- A ...
Los Angeles Times

Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625 million to boost coal plants

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Monday that it will open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal ...
NPR

Coal industry revival sparks concern over black lung disease

As the Trump administration pushes to expand coal mining, advocates warn that loosening regulations could put miners' health at risk. Justin Hicks of the Appalachia Mid South Newsroom reports. Over ...
Forbes

Trump Admin Proposes Rolling Back Coal Mining Safety Protections

On June 12th, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced its intentions to roll back federal guidelines to investigate reports of potential ...