[net-gold] DISASTERS: CHEMICAL SPILLS : RIVERS : WATER : UNITED STATES: STATES: WEST VIRGINIA : WATER POLUTION : ENVIRONMENT: POLLUTION : ENERGY : HEALTH: ISSUES : BUSINESS: COMPANINES: NAMED COMPANIES: FREEDOM INDUSTRIES: The True Costs of Mining Coal in West Virginia Keep Rising
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The True Costs of Mining Coal in West Virginia Keep Rising
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The True Costs of Mining Coal in West Virginia Keep Rising
02/13/14 07:52 PM
By Jeremy Richardson
MSNBC
http://www.msnbc.com/melissa-harris-perry/
true-costs-west-virginia-coal-keep-rising
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A shorter URL for the above link:
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http://tinyurl.com/ple6fj8
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On January 9, Freedom Industries leaked massive quantities of the toxic
chemical, 4-methylcyclohexanemethanol (MCHM), into the Elk River, a
tributary of the Kanawha River and the largest inland waterway in West
Virginia. The chemical spill affected the water supply for approximately
16% of the states population. Sadly, this is just the most recent example
of water pollution in the state.
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Growing up in West Virginia, I remember going to a swimming hole up in the
mountains while I was in college. By the end of the day, my fingernails
were stained orange from what was almost certainly acid mine drainage.
West Virginians have dealt with the harmful byproducts of the coal
industry for generations. And the spills, leaks, and bursts just keep
coming.
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This past Tuesday, a pipe burst spilling toxic coal slurry waste into
another Kanawha River tributary just east of Charleston. Smaller spills
like this happen frequently in the region, and this incident wouldnt be
making national news if it werent for the earlier chemical spill.
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Accountability? Anyone?
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I wonder: will anyone ultimately be held accountable for the damages
caused by the chemical spill? The company responsible declared bankruptcy
days after the accident and this week even skipped a Congressional field
hearing investigating the incident. What if this disaster happened in the
Hudson Valley? Surely there would be public outcries to hold someone
responsible, and I bet at least a few political careers would have ended.
Why should the Kanawha Valley be any different?
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Unfortunately, these types of incidents are common in West Virginia, where
industry lobbyists work hard to weaken regulations and fight enforcement.
Communities seem to accept that accidents happen and there isnt much they
can do about it and thats just not the case. The chemical spill started a
new conversation about industry accountability. Even as the industry
provides jobs and supports economic activity, it should still be held
accountable for its actions.
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The unaffordable truth
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As the brother, son, and grandson of West Virginia coal miners, I
understand what coal means to our state. Its a source of great pride to
our family and to many families in West Virginia, and with good reason.
Weve kept the nations lights on for generations.
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But as a scientist, I must say its time for all of us, including the coal
industry, to acknowledge that the lifecycle of coal production and use
causes great damage to public health and the environment. Coal causes
damages and risks at every stage of its production and use. As coal is
mined, cleaned, processed, shipped, and burned, it threatens our air,
water, climate, and communities.
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The cold, hard truth is that coal is not cheap. Quite the contrary.
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The complete article may be read at the URL above.
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Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
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