Earlier this summer President Obama announced his Climate Action Plan which outlines important and commendable steps to reduce some of the damage caused by the burning of fossil fuels. While it is critical that action be taken to reduce pollution from coal fired plants, it is imperative that the president not forget about communities impacted by coal extraction.

Every day that mountaintop removal continues in Appalachia, environmental destruction, heart and lung disease, and stalled economic growth are added to Obama’s legacy.

Take action now and tell President Obama to include Appalachia in the conversation about this nation’s energy future.