In Ohio, the coal industry has a history dating back to the 1810's. Coal, despite its continuing usage in and out of Ohio, has fallen in the past decade. This hour, we discuss Donald Trump's energy policy, what it will mean for the future of coal, and the environmental concerns surrounding the recent repeal of the Obama-era "Stream Protection Rule".
Guests:
- Elizabeth Shogren, Washington DC correspondent, High Country News
- David Meyers, co-author, Carrying Coal to Columbus: Mining in the Hocking Valley
- Elise Meyers Walker, co-author, Carrying Coal to Columbus: Mining in the Hocking Valley