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Future of Coal in Ky. on Eastern Standard

Jeff and Pam Sears aren't opposed to mining, as the sign in their yard indicates, but they have joined a lawsuit against coal some companies.
Lexington Herald-Leader
Jeff and Pam Sears aren't opposed to mining, as the sign in their yard indicates, but they have joined a lawsuit against coal some companies.

  On this week’s show, we'll discuss the downturn in Eastern Kentucky coal mining, other challenges to the mining industry and hopes to rejuvenate or replace this important element of the Commonwealth's economy.

Guests: Bill Bissett, President of the Kentucky Coal Association; Andrew McNeill, Executive Director of the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association; and Heather Warman, Executive Director of the Kentucky Environmental Foundation.

As always, we're interested in your stories, comments and questions before the show.  Write to wekueasternstandard at gmail dot com, post on Facebook, send a tweet, or call 859-622-1657 and leave a recorded message. (Note: During the show, you will need to call 800-621-8890 to offer your comment or question.)

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