Web Letters: The Coalfield Uprising

By Jeff Biggers

This article appeared in the October 19, 2009 edition of The Nation.

September 30, 2009

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  • I have recently done a project for a class on the subject of mountaintop removal and through my research I have discovered much of the ugly truth about it. I am really excited that people are finally starting to publish the truths and are bringing people into the light about the destruction of our beloved mountains. We can only hope that others will read this article and help all of us to take back our mountains, and our well-being. Thank you so much.

    Rebecca Hofemister

    Nashville, TN

    10/05/2009 @ 11:48pm


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