"…[A] review of federal environmental enforcement records shows that nearly three-quarters of the 1,727 coal
mines listed haven't been inspected in the past five years to see if
they are obeying water pollution laws. Also, 13% of the fossil-fuel
fired power plants are not complying with the Clean Water Act." ~ http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jan/31/west-virginia-coal-chemical-spill-impact
My final blog post will reflect the unease I feel toward big money in the industries that run our nation as we know it. These companies have the power to do great damage, or great good. Politics are so heavily involved in these deals and the over sight of the companies. I read
this article from the guardian, and was reminded how much of our environment and climate are in the hands of powerful people. It is going to take a lot of noise from us as average citizens in order to change our ways and save the planet. It is in our hands.
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