Didn't they do, in some capacity, mountain top removal to get at coal? That seems destructive. Slurry ponds contaminating everything too. I know coal is not the same as lithium, nor is it mined in the same ways but seeing pictures of lithium mines, I dunno, seems like it could be pretty devastating to the area.
I'm not from Appalachia so I only know what I've read about.
They tunneled underground to get coal. I've driven through the area numerous times, and I've never seen any lasting evidence of former mining. Nature takes over quickly after man leaves.
Didn't they do, in some capacity, mountain top removal to get at coal? That seems destructive. Slurry ponds contaminating everything too. I know coal is not the same as lithium, nor is it mined in the same ways but seeing pictures of lithium mines, I dunno, seems like it could be pretty devastating to the area.
I'm not from Appalachia so I only know what I've read about.
They tunneled underground to get coal. I've driven through the area numerous times, and I've never seen any lasting evidence of former mining. Nature takes over quickly after man leaves.
WV is a beautiful state.
I haven't made it there yet. I've been to TN, KY, VA, IL, and much of the Midwest and South.
I hope you get the opportunity. I liked the old train stations. The WV people are very creative and resourceful.