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What's My Connection to Mountaintop Removal?

Mountaintop removal is a radical form of coal mining where entire mountains are literally blown up -- devastating communities throughout Appalachia, polluting drinking water and destroying rivers. And the worst part is, you're paying for it.

If your home or business is on the electric grid, chances are you are connected to mountaintop removal in the Appalachian Mountains. Find out how -- and then find out what you can do about it.

You can see how any power plant in the US is connected using Google Earth! Just right-click on the link and open it in Google Earth.

Check out the "My Connection" Map of the Week!

Learn more about the communities paying the price for your energy - and what you can do to help.

Help Stop Mountaintop Removal! YOU have the power to stop it.

Help your friends find their connection - Put this web-sticker on your web site, blog or Facebook page!

iLoveMountains MAP OF THE WEEK

Dragline at the 10,000 acre Hobet Mine in West Virginia

This 22-story dragline is among the largest pieces of industrial machinery ever produced. The bucket on the dragline could hold 22 compact cars and powering it uses as much electricity as a town of (how many?). Click the minus button on the navigation bar a few times to zoom out and pan around to see the rest of the Hobet Mine - one of the largest mines in West Virginia covering more than 10,000 contiguous acres.

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