The Trump Administration's plan to "revitalize coal" is not just dangerous -- it could have fatal consequences.
In Wyoming's Powder River Basin, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement just approved a 14.5 million-ton
coal expansion at the state's Antelope mine.
This is despite the fact that
coal mining is devastating for biodiversity, water and air quality, and the overall stability of our planet's climate.Sign the petition if you oppose this dangerous move!While some might frame this as a victory for workers who will be employed by the mine, evidence shows the opposite. In fact, coal mining has gotten more dangerous over time, according to
recent research.Modern miners face greater risk than people who mined in the past -- from
inhaling carcinogens that increase the likelihood of cancer, to getting the dreaded
"black lung" -- and are
dying as a result. This job is a deadly one, and the people of Wyoming deserve cleaner, safer work alternatives.
The reality is clear: there is no reason any federal agency should be approving new coal projects.Sign the petition to tell the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement: stop the Antelope mine expansion! Protect our planet and energy workers from deadly coal operations!