Mountaintop Removal Mining - Supporting

     Mountaintop Removal is a new method of mining that has caught the attention of environmentalists who seem to hear nothing but over exaggerated stories of evil company owners who hate mountains. Friends of Coal is a group that supports the use of coal in West Virginia because it is such an enormous component in our economy. Even though active surface mining sites may appear ugly, coal companies use special tactics to restore areas and create areas for businesses to move in communities. This creates jobs and stimulates the economy in small rural communities. Surface Mining isn't as bad in the aspects that it does help people and communities, and keeps us out of poverty, providing money for basic necessities.