Reason #2
February 16th, 2009
Mountain Top Mining.
As we speak the Appalachians are dramatically changing shape and appearance due to an enthusiastic new mining approach that literally takes the tops right off the mountains. Besides destroying the scenery of the oldest mountain range in the world, this form of coal mining has great environmental repercussions for plants, animals, and local residents. And coal isn’t exactly the cleanest form of energy we have available to us. Since the damage increases daily, I’d rather hike the trail sooner rather than later, as the effects of the mining becomre more noticeable.
You can read and hear more about this kind of mining at NPR.
And then take action at iLoveMountains.org