Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Upper-Big-Branch-Memorial-in-Appalachia-27MZIFIS40KT.htmlConceptually similarUpper Big Branch Memorial in AppalachiaGP02FAFCompleted★★★★Upper Big Branch Memorial in AppalachiaGP02FABCompleted★★★★Upper Big Branch Memorial in AppalachiaGP02FACCompleted★★★★Upper Big Branch Memorial in AppalachiaGP02FAECompleted★★★★Upper Big Branch Memorial in AppalachiaGP02FAGCompleted★★★★Upper Big Branch Memorial in AppalachiaGP02FANCompleted★★★★Upper Big Branch Memorial in AppalachiaGP02FAOCompleted★★★★Climate: Documentation of Community Reaction to Explosion at the Upper Big Branch Coal MineGP02951Completed★★★★Climate: Documentation of Community Reaction to Explosion at the Upper Big Branch Coal MineGP02950Completed★★★★View AllGP02FADUpper Big Branch Memorial in AppalachiaA memorial in Whitesville at the entrance of the Upper Big Branch mine was erected in remembrance of 29 miners killed in an explosion. The April 5, 2010, mine explosion is the second biggest in United States history and is attributed to the failure of Massey Energy to meet basic safety standards. In addition to unsafe conditions in the mines, coal-burning power plants are killing tens of thousands of Americans, poisoning air and water, and making people sick.Locations:Appalachian Mountains-North America-United States of America-West VirginiaDate:5 Jun, 2011Credit:© GreenpeaceMaximum size:4752px X 3168pxKeywords:Climate (campaign title)-Coal-Coal mining-Day-Health-Illness-KWCI (GPI)-Memorials-Miners-Outdoors-Signs-TreesShoot:Health Impacts on West Virginia Coal MinersA documentation on retired miners suffering from Black Lung and other lung diseases. They have been denied benefits for Black Lung Disease and are dying from the impacts of breathing coal dust.
