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West Virginia calls for middle ground on mountaintop removal mining
In a plea for balanced policy West Virginians are urged to accept mountaintop removal as an economic necessity while demanding strict regulation and responsible action from coal operators. The piece argues banning or moratoria would devastate tax revenue and jobs, noting limited feasible sites and the need for lawful permits and fair compensation for damages.
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Independence High School
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Crossroads Mall
State Division of Environmental Protection