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Another View of the Mine Site Above Bob White
Photos by Vivian Stockman; Flyover courtesy SouthWings
Mine Site Above Maria Gunnoe’s Home
Photos by Vivian Stockman; Flyover courtesy SouthWings
Mortality Rates in Appalachian Coal Mining Counties: 24 Years Behind the Nation
Appalachia has higher morbidity and mortality compared to the nation, and suffers greater socioeconomic disadvantages. This article investigates the relationship of coal mining to elevated mortality rates in Appalachia.
Mortality from heart, respiratory, and kidney disease in coal mining areas of Appalachia
The purpose of this study was to test whether population mortality rates from heart, respiratory and kidney disease were higher as a function of levels of Appalachian coal mining after control for other disease risk factors.
Relations Between Health Indicators and Residential Proximity to Coal Mining in West Virginia
We used data from a survey of 16493 West Virginians merged with county-level coal production and other covariates to investigate the relations between health indicators and residential proximity to coal mining.
Lung cancer mortality is elevated in coal-mining areas of Appalachia
Previous research has documented increased lung cancer incidence and mortality in Appalachia. The current study tests whether residence in coal-mining areas of Appalachia is a contributing factor.
Virtual Flyover of Marsh Fork Elementary School and Environs
Photos by Vivian Stockman; Flyover courtesy SouthWings. Original digital images are available on request.
Hospitalization Patterns Associated with Appalachian Coal Mining
The goal of this study was to test whether the volume of coal mining was related to population hospitalization risk for diseases postulated to be sensitive or insensitive to coal mining by-products.
Before and After: Hobet MTR Operation on Mud River, Lincoln County, WV
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Virtual Flyover of Marsh Fork Elementary School and Environs
Photos by Vivian Stockman; Flyover courtesy SouthWings. Original digital images are available on request.
Virtual Flyover of Marsh Fork Elementary School and Environs
Photos by Giles Ashford, www.ashford7.com; Flyover courtesy SouthWings
Hobet 21 Complex, Boone and Lincoln Counties, WV
The Hobet 21 Complex is over 12,000 acres and growing. Photos from two different spots within the complex.
Coal River Residents Start Pennies of Promise
From the Associated Press: Coal River Valley residents launched a fundraising effort to build a new school in Raleigh County by presenting about 90 pounds of pennies and a piece of their mind to Gov. Joe Manchin on Tuesday.