Recently in southern West Virginia, Massey coal company announced that it wanted to start a Mountaintop removal project on Coal River Mountain. They had originally stated that they would start blasting on September 10, despite not having a legal permit to do so. Due to many people writing to WV governor Manchin and signing a petition to stop Mountaintop removal in the area, Massey was stopped, at least temporarily.
Unfortunately, however, Massey has plans to begin as soon as the proper permits are acquired. The area has been identified as prime landscape for a Wind Power farm capable of sustaining electricity for 150,000 homes--an infinitely sustainable resource. Massey's mine is projected to be open for only fourteen years. If you have a chance, email the governor, and sign the petition. Perhaps we can prove that this media hype behind "the greening of America" is actually a real thing.
Friday, September 12, 2008
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