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Coal’s Dying Light- The Decline of Coal is hurting Kentucky

Coal’s Dying Light: The decline of coal is hurting Kentucky and communities across the country
Louisville Public Media | By Ryan Van Velzer

The world’s appetite for coal is diminishing, and the communities that mined it for generations are struggling to adapt. Kentucky’s Republican lawmakers are leveraging the economic turmoil to bolster support for coal, but experts say mining communities would be better off supporting the transition to a sustainable future. Click here to read the full article from Louisville Public Media, July 2023.

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Heidi

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