"Ending Coal Dependency: A Path to Saving Lives, Cutting Costs, and Boosting Job Growth in Coal Regions"

Coal Mining in West Virginia (Photo Credit: Muhur/Getty Images). Keeping coal plants operational harms lives, while their closure benefits communities by enhancing air and water quality, reducing electricity bills, and fostering renewable energy growth. West Virginia must prioritize clean energy, transitioning away from coal for a healthier, economically viable future.