There's a lot of work already being done on air emissions from coal power plants. Heartland Coalfield Alliance is a group forming to be a resource for those combating all the impacts of coal, including mining and coal ash waste sites.
They're focused on the Illinois coal basin. As mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia is banned, several companies are looking to expand mining in Illinois. Residents should be prepared to defend themselves against the worst impacts of coal operations by those companies who don't respect the communities they operate in.
You can check out their website and the brand new facebook page.
Heartland Coalfield Alliance
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