Several thousands marched from Freedom Plaza to the EPA and then to the White House in what is euphemistically being called the Woodstock of Anti-Mountaintop Removal. 100 Anti-MTR activists were arrested outside the White House.
A journalist from the Netherlands who had come to the States specifically to observe Appalachia Rising was surprised at the turnout at the march. He had expected 100,000 - 200,000 people, suggesting that all of Europe understands how critical it is to come to terms with our dependence on coal for energy. But, he said, "At least, this is a start."
additional resources:
video camera credits:
Chris Santana
Walter Gotlieb
A journalist from the Netherlands who had come to the States specifically to observe Appalachia Rising was surprised at the turnout at the march. He had expected 100,000 - 200,000 people, suggesting that all of Europe understands how critical it is to come to terms with our dependence on coal for energy. But, he said, "At least, this is a start."
additional resources:
Pattern of Violations Statute
MSHA Tightens Rock-Dusting Rule
Labor Secretary Solis Addresses Coal Industry
Coal Country: http://www.coalcountrythemovie.com/
MSHA Tightens Rock-Dusting Rule
Labor Secretary Solis Addresses Coal Industry
Coal Country: http://www.coalcountrythemovie.com/
video camera credits:
Chris Santana
Walter Gotlieb
Kevin Gosztola
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