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Archive for January, 2010
GAO Report on Surface Mining
January 12, 2010Roger Nicholson: Myths about mining
January 12, 2010The Gazette’s coverage of the meeting between Gov. Manchin and other governmental leaders and some coal industry officials on Nov. 10 was noteworthy in a couple of respects.
First, anti-mining activist Judy Bonds candidly revealed the true extreme agenda of groups like the Sierra Club and the Coal River Mountain Watch. Bonds expressly stated the desire for a complete federal takeover of our state government, when she said, “the federal government needs to come in and take over the state of West Virginia, all the way from the governor to the dog catcher.”
It is rare indeed when anti-mining advocates reveal their true aims, and Bonds’ candid comment is quite telling. Unfortunately, most of the pronouncements from anti-mining groups twist the facts and weave tales designed to lure high-profile liberal foundations and Hollywood stars to join their single-minded pursuit.
Oft-repeated myths propounded by these groups include: –Claims that neither they nor the Obama EPA seek to ban underground mining. In truth, the EPA has targeted 79 permits for “enhanced review” and potential veto, including deep-mining related permits. Moreover, environmental activists are stridently contesting a deep-mining permit in Northern West Virginia that would create 300 new jobs.
