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Don Blankenship: The Man Behind MTR… and the West Virginia Coal Mine Disaster

by Kevin McCann 05.06.2010

Why it matters:
Because Blankenship is the big man on campus when it comes to coal, and it seems his disregard for the environment is rivaled only by his disregard for human life.
Recap:
From plane crashes to shootings, sudden, deadly tragedies always [...]

Science Takes a Stand On Mountain Top Removal

by Kevin McCann 01.12.2010

Why it matters:
Because, for some reason, chaining ourselves to mountains and singing ballads about ash-laden silt just isn’t having the desired effect.
Recap:
Frequent readers of EMD will know, all objectivity aside, we’re not fans of Mountain Top Removal Mining. Well now [...]

Corporations Kill Climate Change Reform, Invest in Biodomes

by Kevin McCann 11.16.2009

Why it matters:
Because climate change doesn’t care how rich you are.
Recap:
According to a recent report by the Center for Public Integrity, corporations around the world are lobbying hard to curb climate action.
The report follows a four-month, eight-nation investigation that included [...]

Obama Administration Gives Thumbs Up To Mountaintop Removal Mining

by Kevin McCann 06.30.2009

Effect of Mountain Top Removal West Virginia

Why it matters:
Because mountains are supposed to have tops… Except Mt. St. Helens. She removed her own.
Recap:
In this article from Mother Nature Network, our own Scott Badenoch reports on President Obama’s tough new stance on Mountaintop Removal Mining. And that [...]