On the recordNovember 13, 2023
Coal mining has, and much of the abandonment of these mines, has left a toxic legacy of contaminated soil, polluted waters, and public health disasters across the country.
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congress.govAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “Coal mining has, and much of the abandonment of these mines, has left a toxic legacy of contaminated soil, polluted…”
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Ocasio-Cortez highlights the environmental damage caused by abandoned coal mines.
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