Human Health in Coalfield Communities of Appalachia
Differences in population health metrics for residents of Appalachia’s coal-mining counties compared to other areas have been previously documented. Research examining the effects of mining on health has demonstrated that environmental exposures lead to r
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lachia’s Coal-Mined Landscapes Resources and Communities in a New Energy Era
Appalachia’s Coal-Mined Landscapes
Carl E. Zipper · Jeff Skousen Editors
Appalachia’s Coal-Mined Landscapes Resources and Communities in a New Energy Era
Editors Carl E. Zipper School of Plant and Environmental Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA, USA
Jeff Skousen Division of Plant and Soil Science West Virginia University Morgantown, WV, USA
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Preface
Appalachian coal mining has been prominent during a significant period in American history. Appalachian coal was essential to the expanding American economy in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Like other industries shaping America during this period, coal mining had positive and negative impacts on the land and people. Appalachian coal fueled the industrial development in the eastern USA during much of the twentieth century, including steel mills and manufacturing that became dominant producers of goods for the world. Appalachian coal also provided the low-priced electricity essential to power this industrial development and to improve the quality of life enjoyed by many. Appalachian coal is among the highest quality coals in the world and as such was shipped throughout the USA to the northeast and south into the Gulf states for electric generators, steel manufacturing, and other uses. Because of its high quality, coal from Appalachia has also been exported to Europe and Asia, bringing revenues back to the nation and region. Over m
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