Cost of Coal: Electric Bills Skyrocket in Appalachia as Region’s Economy Collapses

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By James BruggersAug 14, 2018, 11:09 am429 pts
As natural gas and renewables get cheaper elsewhere, residents in Appalachia are stuck paying for coal-fired power plants that no longer make economic sense. By James Bruggers WHITESBURG, Kentucky — Buddy Sexton opened a community meeting about the financial troubles of local volunteer fire departments with…

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