On this West Virginia Morning, a growing body of research shows that people living near mountaintop removal coal mines face increased risks of disease linked to pollutants in air and water.
A new report from a human rights group argues that the mining industry has tried to suppress the science about health risks and has forced coalfield communities to take on the industry’s costs.
Ohio Valley ReSource reporter Sydney Boles visited residents who are hoping for clear answers and clean water.
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