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- The Importance of the Coal Mining Industry in West VirginiaArticle examines the importance of the coal mining industry within West Virginia. The coal industry is one of the largest job providers to thousands of West Virginian's and without it there is nothing left for the state citizens to depend on.
Pro Appalachian Coal Mining Poster Mocks Actress Ashley Judd at Golf TournamentA Golf tournament sponsored by two coal mining companies posted a poster mocking actress Ashley Judd and her criticism of Appalachian coal mining and mountaintop removal- Deep Coal Mining in Guernsey and Noble, Ohio CountiesThis is a short article explaining deep coal mining in Noble and Guernsey County, Ohio in the 1800's and early 1900's. It has been written as a educational and historic tool.
- Make Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Illegal & Save the Central Appalachians/Cumberlands from DestructionWe must make Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining illegal (photos included in links). Contact your legislators and urge them to help us! This dire form of strip mining destroys forests, rivers, ecosystems, drinking water, clean air and more.
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine: An Inside Look at Coal Mining OperationsBeckley Exhibition Coal Mine is one of the only touring mines where people can ride underground and learn about coal mining history. The mine is located in Beckley, West Virginia.- Stop the Mountaintop Removal Coal MiningMountaintop removal coal mining is destroying once beautiful land in the United States. Due to this process people are losing jobs and land so that big businesses can profit off of cheap coal.
- The Sago Coal Mining Accident - One Year AnniversaryThe miners were trapped when lightning caused an explosion. The minors were 10,000 feet from the entrance.
- 'Justified' Season 2 Episode 9 'Brother's Keeper'In "Justified" Season 2 Episode 9 "Brother's Keeper," Mags Bennett achieves a great coup, only to have everything turn to ashes in her mouth. It is positively Shakespearean in its scope and well deserved tragedy.
- One Year Anniversary of Deadliest Coal Mining Explosion in DecadesToday, April 5, marks the one year anniversary of one of the deadliest coal mining explosions since the 1970s in the United States. For many of us the 29 coal miners who died in the Upper Big Branch Mine have slipped from our memories.
- 'Justified' Season 2 Episode 2 'The Life Inside'In "Justified" Season 2 Episode 2 "The Life Inside", Ma Bennett explains to Loretta that her daddy had to go away for a while to heal and help run the operation down south. Daddy is really at the bottom of a hole covered in quick lime.
- Coal Mining SafetyThis article focuses on the safety in coal mines, and what the miners must face.
Monte Procopio is Having "A Swingin' Time" on New ReleaseA Swingin' Time Takes Procopio To A New Level
