Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Coal Mining and Tourism
Surface mining and underground mining are important parts of West Virginia's economy. Tourism is also an important part and will become a larger part as time passes. Pleaser respond to this question, "Is it possible for tourism and coal mining to co-exist and prosper?" Giver reasons for your position.
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DeleteYes it is possible for moning and tourism to co-exist beacuse the video made it look so great that the coal mine areas are growing over and making it seem as if places were never mined, and they make alot of things out of the old sites like malls and trails for people to ride on but things like that can be made in places where it hasnt been mined before so they shouldnt make it seem like if it wasnt to the mine areas then things like in the video wouldnt be around it just makes it easier to do because where the land has been disturbed before.
ReplyDeleteTiffany Evans, 1stmod
Coal mining and tourism could prosper together because coal mining clears land and makes it usable to make tourist attractions and jobs to the local residents. The new areas of development prosper because coal mining changed the land to be more suitable human life.
ReplyDeleteYes, first of all I believe they co-exsist becuase with out coal we really could live. Also tourism is a huge deal because that's what makes our state. West Virginia tourism includes our wonderful mountains, and spectacular places like the malls, parks, and so much more. If it wasn't for coal we really wouldn't would have all thoughs places. Becuase coal runs thoughs buildings through electicity.
ReplyDeleteDEREK CARSON 2ND MOD
Coal mining and tourism could co-exsist. Through the coal mining process the mining companies clear land for more possibilities of tourism. Like the video says the coal mining companies allow them to use the land for campgrounds, 4 wheeler trials, and even malls. So in my eyes coal mining and tourism should be able to co-exsist.
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ReplyDeleteThe obvious answer to this question is that mining and tourism can coexist, seeing as how they currently are coexisting. The problem arises when coal mining companies attempt to mine the area around current tourist attractions. Eventually coal will be found on one of these sites, and great controversy will follow, with coal companies wanting the coal and tourist groups wanting the beautiful forests and gorges of West Virginia. To remain at peace, mining companies must not fight for land that tourists want to visit.
I do believe thaty coal mines and tourism can co- exist. Tourism and coal are both vital things that makes West Virginia, West Virginia. As long as miners do not attempt to mine around tourist attractions they can actaully help build each other. West Virginia gets money for the economy from coal and there must be money in order to have a tourist attraction.Old coal mines can also make great land for such tourist attractions.
ReplyDeleteChloe Donahoe 2nd mod
Yes it is possible for them to co-exist. Post coal mining sites become tourism sites. Shopping malls, schools, golf courses, and ATV trails are just some of the things being built on reclaimed mining sites. We wouldn't have all those if we didn't have those reclaimed sites from mining. Coal mining and tourism are currently co-existing as it is. ASHLEY MARCUM 2ND MOD
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ReplyDeleteCoal encourages tourism becauase it provides money. Money keeps the lights on in West Virginia, it keeps it heated, it creates jobs. The more money made and provided, the prettier the town will look. THe prettier the town looks, the more tourists come to see the important, beautiful land marks.
I believe that it is possible to coexist. That is, however, if proper care and restoration is done. We have been given many examples of proper restoration and transformation into booming tourism sites and attractions. The problem arises when coal miners do not properly fix what they did or leave it in a state that can be transformed. LAURA BISHOP 2nd MOD
ReplyDeleteyes is is possible to co-exist together in one area. you have to realize that most of the time its either one group is happy and the other is not but it may be difficult if they coal dust and the loudness but more than likely if they talk it out and have good reasoning then they can live in harmony
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ReplyDeleteI guess they can co-exist. I mean, they already do. But they just don’t work with each other, not that much anyways. Coal powers what used to for tourism. I’m not sure why people would want to tour around West Virginia but whatever. Plus, after surfacing mining, and restoring the landscape, it looks all handsome and I guess people would want to see that.
yes i belive that mining and tourism can coexist they are already coexisting as it is alot of tourist attraction are made up of coal .
ReplyDeleteI think they can exist because as you see in the video its not like the miners mine the mountains and leave it like that. They make it look close to the way it started out and pretty soon the grass grows back and it looks beutiful again. In the video it shows how you can still build makk and trails and stuff. So yes I think they can co exist.
ReplyDeleteI believe it is possible for both tourism and coal mining to co-exist. All surface mines are restored as golf courses, shopping plazas, amusement parks, etc. So the two go hand in hand. We mine the coal for energy, and restore the area afterwards for tourism. Both will go forward in the future for West Virginia.
ReplyDelete-Douglas Gaddy 4th Mod
I’m with mining coal but only because if we didn’t have coal to power some places in West Virginia then there wouldn’t be any power. Coal is the generator of WV. It powers almost everything that we need. It cooks food, turns on the lights, powers the steam trains, and even more things. Even though it does cause so much damage to the environment of WV. We need it to thrive on with our lives. so the tourism that coal brings in will coexitst in the future like it does now.
ReplyDeleteI believe that coal mining and tourism could co-exist; most buildings are able to be made because it gives people the opportunity to build malls, or schools, etc. Wildlife like being where an area has been mined because there are more ponds for them to drink and it allows animals to have more habitats. Everything that these miners have used is being used, and we may not be able to tell which areas have been mined! If it wasn’t for these coal miners it is a possibility that we wouldn’t have the places we do today. About 30 thousands job depend on coal mining! THEY WANT THE WORK THEY DO TO SPEAK FOR ITS SELF!
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AARON WESTFALL 4TH-i think coal is a very useful object in West Virgina and needs to stay. coal supplies a very high percent of energy. alot of jobs come from coal mining as well. our state would not be as good as condition as its in right now if we didnt have coal mining.-AARON WESTFALL 4TH
ReplyDeleteAARON WESTFALL 4TH--coal mining can atract tourist. people could be very interested in coal and the way it is mined. i have been to a coal mine as a tourist before. i found it very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI think we need coal, beacuse without coal we wouldn't have electric, train wouldn't run, so people wouldn't be able to ride the trains to where they need to go because they didn't put the coal where they needed it. Yes, it's possible to have them both.
ReplyDeleteThe only way coal and tourism could co-exist is for tours OF coal mines. Eventually, all of WV's beautiful land will be gone due to coal mining. Seth Edwards, 6th.
ReplyDeleteAfter they mine an area they restore the land by planting trees and different types of plants. Then wildlife can now live there, they also leave ponds alone so the aquatic life living there doesn't get effected. They may also flatten the land and build businesses. By restoring the land and having these businesses and everything it will cause tourism which is very important. Because, many people come to West Virginia to visit these different tourist attractions. So I do think they could co-exit.
ReplyDeleteCHARLIE L. 6th MOD. :)
Well, yes they can co-exist and obviously that is true because they are right now. However, I don't believe that they should. Yes, they do give way for schools, shopping malls, and whatever else, but that doesn't mean it's right. I mean, after so long, whether we want to believe it or not, all of West Virginia and it's gorgeous mountains and plains will be gone. And it will be because of coal mines.
ReplyDelete-Michelle Beasley, 6th mod.
coal mining and tourism could prosper together because coal mining clears land and makes it usable to make tourist attractions and jobs to the local residents.Also with out coal we wouldn't have electricity or heat. Jonathan Blackwell 6th mod
ReplyDeleteI think it's definitely possible for both mining and tourism to co-exist and make plenty of money as one. Coal makes 52% of our nations electricity. I think that this is possible because a lot of people would take interest in how we get energy from coal, where it comes from, as well as why it's necessary, at least until we find a better source. Tourism is also a big deal.
ReplyDeleteI think it's definitely possible for both mining and tourism to co-exist and make plenty of money as one. Coal makes 52% of our nations electricity. I think that this is possible because a lot of people would take interest in how we get energy from coal, where it comes from, as well as why it's necessary, at least until we find a better source. Tourism is also a big deal.
ReplyDeleteit is possible for both to co-exist.but it wouldn't look very pretty because our tourist attractions mostly have to do with our mountains and mountain tops. so i don't think we would be gaining very many people.
ReplyDeleteI think its possible for them to co-exist because they both make plenty of money. They are actually co-existing right now. Coal mining clears the land for people to make buildings for people to have jobs. Most of the jobs are for tourism. Its like they work together. Coal mining is a big deal because we use the coal for energy and tourism is also a big deal.
ReplyDelete-renee bush 6th mod.
Yes I think it's possible because they can co-exist and they can make more money as one. Coal makes half of our nations electricity and gas. A lot of people would take interest in how we get energy from coal, where it comes from.
ReplyDeleteChantera Vaughn 6th mod
i think that they can both happen but i think that they need to be somewhat seperate from each other. And i think that we need to find an alternative to mountain top removal and toxic waste.
ReplyDeleteTyler Ball 7th mod
I think it's possible they can co-exist and they making more money. Coal mining are cleaning and clears land so they can making buildings and school and they said that nothing is getting waste. and they said that you wont have them 200 jobs and it's not that bad as they make it to be.
ReplyDeleteChina Markham
7 mod
I believe that coal mining and tourism could co-exist because without mining we wouldnt have power. Old mining places becomes tourist attractions. The roads that they use to bring out logs, coals, etc. are sometimes turned into trails for the tourist to explore on.
ReplyDeleteHeather Edwards ; 7th mod .
Coal mining and tourism could eventually co-exist together, small communities, trails, or attractions could be erected in these old coal mining areas. It still doesn't excuse a bumch of coal dust in your face in the morning though. They just need a way to get rid of that.
ReplyDeleteZachary Partlow
7th Mod
I believe that tourism and coal mining can exist together, but I believe that eventually coal mining will over run the tourism. Some people come to West Virginia for the mountians and the coal mining companies will soon leave us with no mountains. Coal mining has left us some great tourism sites such as golf courses, trails, among others. But to form these sites it take 10-15 years and I sometimes question if it is worth the wait and the damage. -Megan, 7th Mod
ReplyDeletei believe thay co exist because coal gives us electricity which gives us many things. After surface mining it gives us land to attrct tourism.The roads mines make create log roads,shopping centers schools etc.
ReplyDeleteAdam Wooten 7th mod.
Coal mining and tourism can co-exist. I think this because tourism has been here for years. It will continue to grow whether this state continues to mine coal or not. Why? Because tourists are attracted to West Virginia's beauty, skiing, white water rafting, etc. Coal mining doesn't affect the tourists' decision to visit the state.
ReplyDelete-Tyrae Hairston, 7th Mod
yea i do think there can because the trails the coal companies make comes to good use in the end for the people so they can do whatever like hiking and riding and just to pass time in a way yes i do believe tourism and coal mining can get along in do time but its not something thats is going to happan rite alway its going to take time
ReplyDeletechris johnson 7th mod
I do believe that coal mining and tourism can co-exist because with out coal there would be no places to tour because caoal keeps places lit and warm. They both make the state alot of money. They can get along because they are co-exsisting right now.
ReplyDeleteSerenity hart
I believe that it is indeed possible for tourism and coal mining to exist and prosper. Coal mining holds a very important part of our nation’s history and present. I am sure tourists from different states or countries would find the coal sites very interesting and this could serve as a sort of learning experience for many. Taking people down in the mines and letting them see the conditions and hard work miners have to undergo would be successful and enjoying.- Justin Davis 4th
ReplyDeleteYes it's possible for the two to co-exist. I only way I can see it cooperating with each other is mining areas before the tour attraction. For reasons why is that WV is famous for coal mining is the big one and the other is advertise the mining and see if you can get more people interested in working at a coal mining area.
ReplyDeleteThe ZaneAllen Smith 2nd Mod
Coal mining and tourism can co-exist and prosper. In many ways they already are. Once coal mines are finished with surface mining location, it is possible to use the flat source of land by building attractions that tourists can use; such as shopping centers that make a profit off of visiting tourists. Other examples of coal mining and tourism co-existing include museums and such, providing tourists or the public access to historical locations involving events that influenced the history of coal mining.
ReplyDeleteDylan Mickles 1st
ReplyDeleteCoal mining and tourism can not co-exist and prosper in today's economy. Today people are quick to make a case and sew some for the smallest common sense incidents. The smallest thing to go wrong in a mine would give people the reason to sew the coal company. Also, I do not think many people feel the want to explore the ever so dangerous mines that they have heard so many horrific stories about.
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ReplyDeleteyes i think coal mining and tourism can co-exist because coal minig is how we leave and how alot of people work and after the coal minner gets done they can surface mine the land and the tourism can use the land to see how many people here work and the can have new experience in life
ReplyDeletesusan hood 2nd
The co-existence of surface mining and tourism is undeniable. The surface mining creates a flat land for companies to purchase, making the local economy larger. This is a gateway into tourism. The larger economy allows for the construction of more recreational facilities that could bring in even more cash flow. The new recreational opportunities and the expanded economy allow for even more to be built, causing a cycle of tourists and money. Not only this, but the coal that is being mined is also the fuel source for the power.
ReplyDeleteCoal companies should be required to compensate people who live near surface mines and suffer property and health damage as a result of their mining operations. Those health problems, such as cancer and loss of sleep, can be detrimental to their lives. Because it’s wrong for the people that live near the mining and have to live near it and risks their lives. Many people have nice houses and a lot of land that sometimes they have to leave because of the mining it’s not fair.
ReplyDeletehaley seibert 2nd mod
ReplyDeleteYes i believe coal mining and tourism can co-exist. I believe this because what i saw on the video a some great things were made from old coal mining sites. such as golf corses, shopping malls, and four wheeler trails. which is good because they knew if they bulited it where other pople live that therre would be lots of drama and they would have to pay for ny damage the coal mines done toi their housing.
I think it’s possible for coal mining and tourism ton co-exist. It would attract people to come see what it’s like as a coal miner. Also people would learn a lot more about it then what they do now. I think it’s a good idea.
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ReplyDeleteWhy I think coal co-exist is if we did not coal mine is because there would be hardly be any electricity. If they would not do mountain top removal we would not have attraction sites, schools, shopping centers, and etc. So that’s why we should have mountain top removal.
ReplyDeleteYes, the left over mines are a great way to bring in tourism to the mining sites. They can tranform the old mines into off road ATV fun. Most mining companies are only intrested in money and greed so by turning them into fun they will continue to makle money for them if they choose to do so.
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit of juggling game in the coal industry and coal prices from underground mines to ensure enough electricity and steel capacity worldwide while making sure the impact on the environment and people is minimal. www.coalportal.com
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