The 100-year capitalist experiment that keeps Appalachia poor, sick, and stuck on coal

<https://qz.com/1167671/the-100-year-capitalist-experiment-that-keeps-appalachia-poor-sick-and-stuck-on-coal/>

"The destruction of central Appalachia’s economy, environment, social
fabric and, ultimately, its people’s health is, in a sense, hidden. But
they’re plain enough to see on a map."

The history and legacy of extractive industries that socialise their
massive human and environmental costs, focussing particularly on one of
the worst offenders - coal mining in Appalachia.

Via Frederick Wilson II and Cindy Brown.

Cheers,
        *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net                   Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/             Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/                Manager, Serious Cybernetics