It's been a long time coming, but the EPA made a breakthrough announcement today, calling for a halt to select mountaintop removal permits in West Virginia, in order to address their impact on water quality. Whether this is the beginning of a transition to abolish mountaintop removal is yet to be seen, but it is a huge step forward for our country.
While you're reading the EPA press release, enjoy Ben Sollee, a great anti-mountaintop removal advocate and his version...
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