Mountaintop mining in Appalachia: understanding stakeholders and change in environmental conflict
Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hirsch, Susan F. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Athens, OH Ohio University Press 2014
Series:Studies in Conflict, Justice, and Social Change
Subjects:
Online Access:FAW01
FAW02
FLA01
Volltext
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record
One; Two; Three; Four; Five; Six; Seven; Notes; References; Index
Residents of the Appalachian coalfields share a history and heritage, deep connections to the land, and pride in their own resilience. These same residents are also profoundly divided over the practice of mountaintop mining-that is, the removal and disposal in nearby valleys of soil and rock in order to reach underlying coal seams. Companies and some miners claim that the practice has reduced energy prices, earned income for shareholders, and provided needed jobs. Opponents of mountaintop mining argue that it poisons Appalachia's waters and devastates entire communities for the sake of short-
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (162 p.)
ISBN:082144509X
9780821445099

There is no print copy available.

Interlibrary loan Place Request Caution: Not in THWS collection! Get full text