A Closer Look: Coal and Poverty

Resource extraction, and coal in particular, have been closely linked with poverty for generations.  This rings true today as much as ever.  In states such as Alaska and Arizona, counties that have the highest coal production also experience incredibly high poverty rates.  Consider this when you hear that coal is good for the economy.  Coal  Read more

September 7, 2012 in Uncategorized by

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OUR PURPOSE The Citizens Coal Council serves several functions, including the provision of a central organization and office for the sharing and dissemination of relevant information to all member groups and individuals, the continuation of a coordinated voice for communication with legislatures and governmental agencies that regulate mining, processing and burning of coal, and the  Read more

July 20, 2012 in Uncategorized by

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