Individual Presentation or Panel Title
Appalachian Coal Mining Communities: Generations, Challenges, and Change
Abstract
Coal mining in Appalachian communities has had serious effects on the people who live there, the environment, and the economy. Appalachia’s younger generation is responding to pollution, safety, economic impact, and environmental regulation. Our research focuses on the perspectives and activism of individuals and groups who are seeking to effect change. In our research, we have studied the history and methods of mining in Appalachia using books and documentary films; and we are relying on newspaper articles as primary sources. We are hoping that newspaper articles and interviews with newspaper editors will allow us to draw meaningful conclusions. In addition, we hope that the personal interviews we conduct will put a face on the growing movement studied in our project.
Location
Ballator Gallery
Start Date
11-4-2015 1:30 PM
End Date
11-4-2015 2:20 PM
Appalachian Coal Mining Communities: Generations, Challenges, and Change
Ballator Gallery
Coal mining in Appalachian communities has had serious effects on the people who live there, the environment, and the economy. Appalachia’s younger generation is responding to pollution, safety, economic impact, and environmental regulation. Our research focuses on the perspectives and activism of individuals and groups who are seeking to effect change. In our research, we have studied the history and methods of mining in Appalachia using books and documentary films; and we are relying on newspaper articles as primary sources. We are hoping that newspaper articles and interviews with newspaper editors will allow us to draw meaningful conclusions. In addition, we hope that the personal interviews we conduct will put a face on the growing movement studied in our project.