Title: Lost Mountain
Description: Asserts that strip mining in the Appalachian Mountains is economically and environmentally devastating and describes one year witnessing the decimation of a mountain. Suggests that strip mining is not just a local concern but a mainstream crisis that involves government neglect, species extinction, poisoned groundwater, and class conflict. Also describes how the coal industry impacts coal miners and their families.
Subjects: Environmental aspects of Strip mining, Strip mining, Environmental aspects
Places: Appalachian Region