Not to mention the 12,000+ coal jobs in the state. Mostly high paying jobs at that.

Coal jobs in Appalachia have been decreasing for the past 30 years, not just the past six years.

Coal jobs in Appalachia have been decreasing for the past 30 years, not just the past six years.

War has only been declared upon the coal industry by one American president. Much of the previous decrease in mining jobs was the result of increasing mechanization and productivity gains. Having the federal government deliberately throwing people out of work is a horse of a different color.

Would love that but try getting that through anywhere.

 

Anywhere around here, I agree. Perhaps part of that particular problem is the coal lobby, but I have absolutely no idea. And to be clear, I am thankful for low electricity rates provided by KU. I just don't know how much longer that is sustainable and practical.

 

I grew up not terribly far from a nuclear facility that has been in operation for nearly 40 years.

 

Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In addition to costs for individuals skyrocketing there are many electric use intensive industries (aluminum recycling for instance) that are in KY because of the low energy costs. If KY loses that advantage they bail and go to a more business friendly state.

 

A question in return, other then not being McConnell what exactly has Grimes said or done to even make you consider her?

In addition to costs for individuals skyrocketing there are many electric use intensive industries (aluminum recycling for instance) that are in KY because of the low energy costs. If KY loses that advantage they bail and go to a more business friendly state.

 

A question in return, other then not being McConnell what exactly has Grimes said or done to even make you consider her?

 

Nothing. Her ads are all attack ads. Many of Mitch's have been as well. But her ads, that I have seen, tell me nothing about where she stands on the issues. She would just go to DC and support Obama. Which is more than enough for me to hold my nose and vote for Mitch one last time.

Anywhere around here, I agree. Perhaps part of that particular problem is the coal lobby, but I have absolutely no idea. And to be clear, I am thankful for low electricity rates provided by KU. I just don't know how much longer that is sustainable and practical.

 

I grew up not terribly far from a nuclear facility that has been in operation for nearly 40 years.

 

Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

Always thought you had a glow about you.

 

I would have no problem with an increase in nuclear energy options.

Anywhere around here, I agree. Perhaps part of that particular problem is the coal lobby, but I have absolutely no idea. And to be clear, I am thankful for low electricity rates provided by KU. I just don't know how much longer that is sustainable and practical.

 

I grew up not terribly far from a nuclear facility that has been in operation for nearly 40 years.

 

Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

 

Coal Lobby might have a little to do with it but Fukushima, Chernobyl, and 3 Mile Island have a lot more to do with it.

 

We were on target to get a few Nuclear Reactors approved to be built then Fukushima happened and Liberals started saying "You don't want that evil environmental destruction here...." and the permits got pulled or delayed.

War has only been declared upon the coal industry by one American president. Much of the previous decrease in mining jobs was the result of increasing mechanization and productivity gains. Having the federal government deliberately throwing people out of work is a horse of a different color.

Read the papers. Nat gas -- of which we have plenty -- is replacing coal. But before that, Western coal was replacing Appalachian coal for variety of reasons. Appalachian coal's obituary was written decades ago. Decline/demise would have happened regardless who's in the White House.

Read the papers. Nat gas -- of which we have plenty -- is replacing coal. But before that, Western coal was replacing Appalachian coal for variety of reasons. Appalachian coal's obituary was written decades ago. Decline/demise would have happened regardless who's in the White House.

 

 

Decline, yes. Demise.....not even close.

My wife works for a company that does the majority of their business with coal companies. Her office has had to lay off over 80% of their workforce, which is mainly due to not being able to get permits approved by the EPA in a timely manner, if at all. A lot of smaller coal companies cannot wait 18-24 months to get a permit approved.

I am curious if the governement sees fracking and transport of liquified natural gas as a preferential environmental impact over "clean" coal. (And there is a definition behind "clean".)

Coal jobs in Appalachia have been decreasing for the past 30 years, not just the past six years.

 

The major decrease in Coal jobs in KY have been in the last 4 years, Period. That's not even debatable. I worked in a Coal related job then and know 1st hand. No links needed.