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#9 Topographical Alteration Coal mining irreparably damages plant life and soil creating barren patches of land that are not only aesthetically unpleasing but contribute to loss of valuable topsoil erosion and dust storms #8 Flooding Coal mining and preparation generates millions of gallons of highly toxic semi solid waste called slurry
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They further estimate that the thousand coal mining jobs in Kentucky in 2024 are expected to generate nearly thousand additional jobs in the state economy resulting in a total employment impact of thousand jobs Further coal production generates more than $ million in labor income in the state
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Even a decade ago in the wake of wars in the Middle East that lifted up prices for energy commodities the region s coal fetched up to $100 a ton Now Kentucky coal prices are below
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The Kentucky coal industry has been hard hit in recent years and some have turned to bitcoin mining as a way to make ends meet However if the price of Bitcoin increases and more people start mining it could have a positive impact on the Kentucky economy Mining Bitcoin creates new jobs in Kentucky These jobs are in the form of miners
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Effects of Mining Coal mining the first step in the dirty lifecycle of coal causes deforestation and releases toxic amounts of minerals and heavy metals into the soil and water The effects of mining coal persists for years after coal is removed
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One of the largest issues currently found in Kentucky is the effects of coal mining The waste deposits of coal can be found contaminating the environment across the country however the problem has a greater impact on my local community Currently lawsuits against corporate coal companies can be found for the pollution of waterways
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The Effects of Coal Mining Visualized Social Between 1972 and 1974 an Environmental Protection Agency photography initiative called Documerica sought to capture areas of environmental concern in the 1970s The photographs in this slideshow were taken primarily in the Appalachian regions of Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia
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Coal Mining Health effects from coal mining include the release of methane CH 4 a potent greenhouse gas estimated to account for 18% of the overall global warming effect triggered by human activities CO 2 is estimated to contribute 50% the release of carbon monoxide CO from explosives which pollutes the air and poses a health risk for mine workers
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LEXINGTON Ky June 14 2024 Whether you are in support of the coal mining industry s practices or not there is no denying that coal has a major impact on the state of Kentucky and both sides of the debate have clear messages they need to convey This is why the Kentucky Cabinet for Energy and Environment provided funding last summer to the University of Kentucky Center for Visualization
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The coal mining industry employed over four thousand people in Kentucky in 2024 of which around percent worked in underground mines During the period in consideration
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Short term increases in earnings and output coupled with short and long term decreases in per capita employment suggest that any surge in manufacturing activity due to increases in local coal mining activity was not a long lasting phenomenon and that manufacturing firms did not find it advantageous to locate near coal extraction sites
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These Obama era polices have had lasting impacts on the coal industry As a result of these policies and plans Hemp Farming as a Replacement for Coal Mining in Kentucky As recently as 2024 Hemp would not only help stabilize the economy of coal mining regions but could also repair the environmental damage left behind Strip mining is
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HARLAN—People in Eastern Kentucky are used to the ups and downs of a coal based economy Prices plummet Production slows down Coal miners get laid off Several months later prices
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In 2024 Appalachian Kentucky had a per capita market income of $18 889 compared with $28 332 statewide and $38 117 nationwide From 2024 to 2024 Appalachian Kentucky had an average poverty rate of %—the highest of any of the ARC regions— compared to % statewide and % nationwide
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To address the allocation of capital related to coal mining an approach has been made to improve the impact of coal mining industry on the economy of one of Indonesia most important coal producing region south Kalimantan A total of seven households of large scale and small scale mining are analyzed in the study Various copula based
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Even as many in Kentucky have cherished its history of coal mining it has also paid a steep price in terms of public health and environmental impacts These include polluted stream and water supplies as well as an increase in respiratory heart and cancer problems among residents living close to mines
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Despite a ongoing state revenue crisis the Kentucky General Assembly continues to allow direct and indirect subsidies to the coal industry amounting to more than $100 million a year This was documented in a 2024 report The Impact of Coal on the Kentucky State Budget by the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development
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The remainder of Kentucky s coal went to power plants in 17 different states Kentucky was third in the nation for coal production The coal mining industry generated millions in tax revenue for the state and it employed nearly 12 000 Kentuckians The negative environmental connotation associated with coal has had several effects on the
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These pollutants can cause a number of health problems including respiratory problems heart disease and cancer Finally mining coal can have a devastating impact on local ecosystems Despite the fact that the use of existing coal plants in the United States has increased this is likely to be temporary
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Kentucky US / k ə n ˈ t ʌ k i / kən TUK ee UK / k ɛ n / ken officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States and one of the states of the Upper borders Illinois Indiana and Ohio to the north West Virginia and Virginia to the east Tennessee to the south and Missouri to the west Its northern border is defined by the
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Economy Energy Environment May 18 2024 Kentucky coal production and employment fell by the smallest amount in nearly two years according to new data The state s coal mines produced million tons in the first three months of 2024 according to the Energy and Environment Cabinet a decline of % from 2024 Jeff Young Ohio Valley ReSource
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Nov 11 2024 The coal mining industry employed over four thousand people in Kentucky in 2024 of which around percent worked in underground mines During the period in consideration coal
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7/30/2024 The Economic Impact of Coal in Appalachian Kentucky 1/8 Best viewed at 800x600 or better The Economic Impact of Coal in Appalachian Kentucky Jonathan M Roenker In the Appalachian region particularly in the mountains of eastern Kentucky the importance of the coal industry looms large in most facets of the lives of this
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Health Impacts of Coal Mining In eastern Kentucky our water land and air are contaminated by mountaintop removal Volumes of scientific studies illustrate the harm to human health from exposure to dust and numerous toxins released into the air and water by surface mining In recent years several peer reviewed studies have demonstrated that
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Arguably coal s biggest economic impact has been low electric rates in Kentucky which gives the state a competitive advantage in attracting industry including those with heavy energy demands such as aluminum smelters and automotive plants This has also made Kentucky one of the largest consumers of energy per capita in the nation
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1 An Overview of the Coal Economy in Appalachia PDF 700 KB 2 County level CIE Supply Chain Analysis PDF 6 MB 3 Transportation Implications of Coal PDF MB 4 The Economic Impacts and Risks Associated with Electric Power Generation in Appalachia PDF 2 MB 5 Human Capital and the CIE PDF 3 MB Data File 1 Excel 30 KB This
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industry employment When direct and indirect economic effects are considered the report estimates that the total economic contribution of the coal mining industry to Kentucky in 2024 was $10 billion severance tax revenue attributable to the industry was nearly $470 million that year In making the
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Although the effect of the Clean Air Act on the coal industry is important the coal industry also has other obstacles to overcome such as mine reclamation a shortage of people studying mining engineering and aging workforce and other environmental issues With all of these obstacles what does the future hold for the Kentucky coal industry
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However regulations are not the cause of the decline in coal mining but rather it is the emerging technology From 1983 to 1989 under President Reagan the number of coal mining jobs went from 79 000 to 64 000 in the states of Kentucky and West Virginia Reis 2024
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Coal mining is a major source of income in Kentucky but controversy over coal s negative environmental impact could change this Kentucky s GDP was $212 billion in 2024 a growth of % over the previous year The state accounts for around 1% of the total GDP of the United States
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