Coal bankruptcies continue to put a strain on communities

Excerpt: Though the coal industry has been in decline for over a decade, the industry continues to have an outsized impact in coal-bearing regions around the country. The communities within Appalachia value their region’s culture — including a long history of coal mining — and they also value the environment and beauty that the mountains provide. But the mining industry has put a severe financial and environmental burden on the people of Appalachia and their home. | Blog by Macey Sheppard