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MNN.COM›Earth Matters› Wilderness & Resources After mountaintops are stripped bare, only graves remain Coal helped create communities throughout Boone County, West Virginia, years ago but now mountaintop removal mining may be demolishing more than just mountains throughout the region. Read more: MINING, MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL MINING, VIDEO You might also like: Related Topics: Mining, Mountaintop Removal Mining, Video Related Videos Man completes triathlon, juggling all the way Plastic bag ban is great news, says Philippe Cousteau Jr. Understanding flesh-eating bacteria Wife's strength gives man courage to wear pink tutu Comments Follow this conversation Add your comment View: All (0) Add your comment Sign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below. Log in or create an account     Enter your comments E-mail: Used only for emailed comments and will not be displayed with your post Follow this conversation Notify me with an email when other people comment on this article. The posting of advertisement, profanity or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our Terms of Use

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