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6. Correct and going on for some time, very sad situation although there are

some small groups, many local, trying to help out. Handpuppet (past member?) did a good post in this group listing resources for action, some years ago. I'll find it and maybe repost here.

Given decades of job losses and economic decline, the pollution, poor services and health, the opioid epidemic and drugs, and many indifferent and corrupt politicians I can hardly blame people who leave Appalach, and other impoverished, environmentally damaged and neglected areas, if they can..The Appalachian Diaspora.

What can stave off more population loss I don't know. There won't be any more nationally directed programs to fight poverty and strengthen the area like the FDR and LBJ eras.

Those who stay have my respect and should be acknowledged. I've read there are some efforts to establish a few outdoor and sports venues, small scale in rural areas and I wish them the best.

How the remoteness and protective mountains of WVa and other places fare against climate crisis we shall see. That advantage and WVa's desirable location are being promoted of late I noticed.