
Biggest Wind Farms in Appalachia

"Hollar if You Hear Me!"
Coal mining has shaped the economy and identity of Appalachia for generations, but mountaintop removal mining has also left lasting environmental scars. This blog explores the ethical dilemma of balancing economic opportunity with protecting the mountains, waterways, and communities of eastern Kentucky and Tennessee.
Introduction When most people think about Appalachia, they think of mountains, small towns, and coal mining. But for many people who live there, the opioid crisis has become one of the biggest problems the region has ever faced. Thousands of families have been affected by addiction, overdoses, and the loss…