Coal Mining
Published by The impact of the EPA on coal mining.
In this past year over 4,000 jobs have been lost in the coal mining industry mainly because the regulations set up by the EPA are prohibitive. West Virginia is a state that has suffered immensely as 53 out of 55 counties have underground mining. Towns are dying throughout the state because the money from mine workers isn’t there to buy products and services. That is just one state that is hurting because of difficult regulations. Any area that has coal mines is suffering.
The United Mine Workers have always backed the Democratic candidate for president. This year they are not backing the current Democratic president. His policies have led to the shutting down of coal mines in many areas which has led to heavy joblessness in those areas. The miners have lost their wages. They can’t buy what they need. Businesses need buyers. The whole economic system is affected.
What does this mean in the whole picture of things? Why is it important? We need coal for creating electricity. It is used in many manufacturing processes. Where will we obtain coal if our mines are shut down? Because the mines are being closed doesn’t mean there is no longer a need for coal. It will need to be imported. Importing coal costs significantly more money. If coal costs more money, the products manufactured using coal will increase in cost. Electricity costs will increase. Our entire way of living will be threatened. We all need to be aware of the significance of the coal industry to our way of life and the problems that are facing it.
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On August 12, 2012 at 12:16 am
Coal mining a interesting subject I knew a man that came from a long line of coal miners in West Virginia
On August 12, 2012 at 12:40 am
not just coal mining; but in many occupations all over the world people are losing their jobs. it’s a shame.
On August 12, 2012 at 12:49 am
useful share
On August 12, 2012 at 1:52 am
I feel badly for all who live and strive to make ends meet in the coal mining areas. The EPA has literally handcuffed this industry and it is terrible! Our country has been ripped apart from one end to the other and now we must show our feelings in our votes in November, 2012! – Who took the American dream away? Let’s get it back!!!
On August 12, 2012 at 1:58 am
Difficult situation…thanks for sharing this.
On August 12, 2012 at 5:27 am
time to worry
On August 12, 2012 at 9:36 am
Very interesting information.
On August 12, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Christine wonderful article
Best Wishes
Steve
On August 12, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Well written. Thank you.
On August 12, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Well written. Thank you.
On August 12, 2012 at 11:05 pm
In our country, we heavily depend on import for so many things. This is indeed a difficult situation.
On August 13, 2012 at 10:29 am
Interesting and very useful
Eddy.
On August 14, 2012 at 1:37 am
Thanks for sharing your insight.:)You are so right about the coal mining.
On August 17, 2012 at 11:48 am
I live in an old coal mining town of UK. great share
On August 19, 2012 at 4:58 am
I live near near West Virginia it is about 45 minutes to an hour away. =) I admire the coal miners I would never have the courage to do that.