(Photos by Frank Carlson)
Wildflowers grow along state route TN-90 in the Cumberland Mountains near the community of Eagan, Tenn.
By Frank Carlson, Medill
So we’re halfway through our week of reporting on the history and impact of the Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation’s largest public utility and arguably the original “green collar” developer. And one theme that [...]
King Coal and the Mother Teresa of rural Appalachia
July 10th, 2008 · 1 Comment
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Coal Mining Runs Deep in Appalachia, But it Only Scratches the Surface of These Mountains
July 6th, 2008 · No Comments
(Photo by Phil Taylor)
Former coal miner Pete Ramey, 79, grew up in the mountains along Virginia’s border with Kentucky. He said mountain-top removal mining has become so prevalent that his scenery changes daily.
By Phil Taylor, Medill
When you turn on your computer, do you know where the electricity lighting your screen originates? What about the [...]
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