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Title:
Coal Country

Finalist Categories:
Conservation

Film ID:
9206

Series:

Production Details:
Evening Star Productions, Norman Star Media

Film Length:
84 minutes

Synopsis:
Coal Country is a dramatic look at modern coal mining told by the people directly involved. Tensions are high. It’s a new civil war, as families and communities are deeply split over mountaintop removal mining.The tops of mountains are blasted, exposing seams of coal, while debris is pushed into valleys and streams.Residents endure health problems, dirty water in their wells, dust and grime on their floors. The miners are frightened that without coal, they will lose their jobs and will not be able to feed their families.They claim they are acting within the law. What does this mean for America and the rest of the world? The coal industry is spending millions to promote what they call clean coal. We need to understand what this means. Is it achievable? At what cost?

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Title:	Coal Country
Finalist Categories:	Conservation
Film ID:	9206
Series:
Production Details:	Evening Star Productions, Norman Star Media
Film Length:	84 minutes
Synopsis:	Coal Country is a dramatic look at modern coal mining told by the people directly involved. Tensions are high. It’s a new civil war, as families and communities are deeply split over mountaintop removal mining.The tops of mountains are blasted, exposing seams of coal, while debris is pushed into valleys and streams.Residents endure health problems, dirty water in their wells, dust and grime on their floors. The miners are frightened that without coal, they will lose their jobs and will not be able to feed their families.They claim they are acting within the law. What does this mean for America and the rest of the world? The coal industry is spending millions to promote what they call clean coal. We need to understand what this means. Is it achievable? At what cost?
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