Mountaintop Removal
Mountaintop removal mining is common in the Appalachian states of Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. It is highly controversial as it is considered both a "blessing and a curse." It is not only a matter of personal opinion or scientific research, but politics is heavily involved (as with many topics in the scientific community). Go to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website and write down the five basic steps for mountaintop removal. Then take a look at the current regulations concerning and environmental impact of mountaintop removal.
