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Coal no longer fuels America. But the legacy — and the myth — remain.

July 10, 2017 /

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Coal mining, celebrated with rhinestones and pageantry, is an enduring legacy rather than a thriving enterprise. Which is coal country’s problem, and the challenge for its boosters. We’re stuck on the idea of coal, its potent history and Walker Evans imagery, although much of the world has moved on.

By Karen Heller

Full Story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/coal-no-longer-fuels-america-but-the-legacy–and-the-myth–remain/2017/07/07/d8a8bcb4-582b-11e7-b38e-35fd8e0c288f_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_coal-930pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.573e3b5aa0f7

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