Uploaded July 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The coal industry has been in decline for nearly a century. That's good news, since it means less carbon and pollution. But there's a catch: It can also means fewer jobs and tax revenue for coal communities.
But, wait. There is a way to make moving on from coal a win-win proposition. Watch our video to see what happens when labor, environmental, and community groups come together to forge a path forward.
Read more about Tonawanda here: grist.org/justice/a-working-class-buffalo-suburb-retired-a-coal-plant-the-right-way
The coal industry has been in decline for nearly a century. That's good news, since it means less carbon and pollution. But there's a catch: It can also means fewer jobs and tax revenue for coal communities.
But, wait. There is a way to make moving on from coal a win-win proposition. Watch our video to see what happens when labor, environmental, and community groups come together to forge a path forward.
Read more about Tonawanda here: grist.org/justice/a-working-class-buffalo-suburb-retired-a-coal-plant-the-right-way
