Yet another scientific study quantifying coal mining damage

by: Clem Guttata

Wed Apr 21, 2010 at 14:27:32 PM EDT

West Virginians who live near streams polluted by coal mining are more likely to die of cancer, according to a first-of-its kind study published by researchers at West Virginia University and Virginia Tech.

The study provides the first peer-reviewed look at the relationship between the biological health of Appalachian streams and public health of coalfield residents.

The mounting evidence of lives lost to coal mining damage sure makes attacks on the EPA like  these by Rep. Shelley Moore Capito look silly.