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  • Coal Mining Has Destroyed 1.5 Million Acres Of Appalachian Forest

    Coal Mining Has Destroyed 1.5 Million Acres Of Appalachian Forest

    Yessenia Funes

    All the trees cut and land lost due to surface mining in Central Appalachia.GIF: Courtesy of SkyTruth Coal has completely transformed the landscape in Central Appalachia. This region’s rich history of coal mining dates back to the 18th century. Surface mining, however, is a more “modern” form of extracting the dirty fuel source that requires…