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There's no lack of studies on the impact of coal on the environment, the economy and the life and health of people living in a region like Appalachia, the heart of which is West Virginia.
Papers by researchers Michael Hendryx of West Virginia University and Melissa Ahern of Washington State University say the coal industry generates more than $8 billion annually in economic benefits in Appalachia, but premature deaths in the region cost about $42 billion.See the full content of this document
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COMMENTARY: ; Report of coal's death premature
Deaths result from mining accidents, occupational diseases, health and social problems aggravated by global warming from ...
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