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Deep in Coal Country, Pondering a Future Without It [View all]
Harlan KY residents come up against the reality of the old saying "You can't eat the scenery".
For further background, see "Harlan County USA" by Barbara Koppel. It's still the gold standard for documentaries. Oddly enough, it isn't mentioned in this otherwise great read.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/12/06/coal-mining-future/20003199/
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