Mountaintop removal coal mining and the "clean coal" oxymoron Stop mountain top removal coal mining - Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition
 
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The zen of flowers - after viewing photos of the ongoing mountaintop removal disaster, calm your nerves with the flower of the day
 
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Screenings of
Burning the Future

Upcoming screenings of
"Rise Up! West Virginia"

Mountaintop Removal Roadshow Calendar

Museum of Science Boston:
The Truth About Clean Coal

Upcoming Showings of "Black Diamonds: The Fight for Coalfield Justice"

WVDEP Calendar of Events

Monday - Friday, 7:06 - 10 p.m. Tune In to Bob Kincaid's Radio Program for Progressive West Virginians - Call in to let others know your thoughts! Click here to listen online. The call-in numbers are (304) 658-3333 and (877) 443-2366.
Nov. 14-20 Watch Coal Country on Planet Green. Most Americans are shocked to learn that nearly half of the electricity used in the United States today is produced by coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel.

Nov. 14: 8 p.m. ET.
Nov. 15: 12 p.m. ET.
November 19: 11 p.m. ET.
November 20: 3 p.m. ET.

Coal Country reveals the truth about modern coal mining. The story is told by the people directly involved, both working miners and activists who are battling the coal companies in Appalachia. Tensions are high. It's a "new civil war," as families and communities are deeply split over mountaintop removal mining (MTR). The tops of mountains are blasted away, exposing seams of coal, while debris is pushed into valleys and streams. Residents endure health problems, dirty water in their wells, and dust and grime on their floors. The miners are frightened that, without MTR, they'll lose their jobs and won't be able to feed their families.

What does this mean for America and the rest of the world? The coal industry is spending millions to promote what it calls "clean coal." Is it achievable? At what cost?

Watch Coal Country on Planet Green. More info.

June 22-26, 2010: US SOCIAL FORUM II . Detroit, Michigan, USA - A Call to Participate in Building the Road to Detroit. Another World Is Possible! Another US is Necessary! Go to www.USSF2010.org.

 

 

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