March 3, 2010
Virginia Tech is a leading research institution, and yet we still rely on fossil fuels instead of investing in long-term energy sources.
Content on Coal:
March 3, 2010
The most powerful argument that I can make against coal relates to mountaintop removal mining (MTR).
March 3, 2010
In Southwest Virginia, mountain top removal is a popular topic whether you are for it or against it.
Bill will make coal use cleaner
February 17, 2010
Few issues have garnered so much public attention as the debate over coal mining and specifically mountaintop removal mining.
December 7, 2009
We're currently faced with enormous challenges in the world, and as a leading research institution, I feel it is our duty to step up to these challenges.
Switch from coal sooner not later
December 2, 2009
We must consider the cost to future Hokies as we look to move beyond coal.
Campus power plant generates new controversy
November 6, 2009
Coal continues to be a point of contention as groups attempt to pressure the university to use cleaner energy sources.
October 26, 2009
Let's be clear: Coal-fired power plants are massive polluters.
May 4, 2009
This letter is in reaction to the column "Mountaintop removal has negative community impact," (CT, May 1). The author should not use Mountaintop Removal to condemn coal and justify an immediate renewable energy conversion. Technology cannot yet economical