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New Poll: Appalachian People Strongly Oppose Mountaintop Removal
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
New Poll: Appalachian People Strongly Oppose Mountaintop Removal
A new poll commissioned by Appalachian Mountain Advocates, Earth Justice and the Sierra Club shows overwhelming support for ending mountaintop removal coal mining in Appalachian coal mining states. Conducted by two bipartisan firms, the poll has revealed that 57% of informed voters oppose the practice, versus 20% approving.