A survey commissioned by the West Virginia Coal Association indicates most West Virginians support the coal industry. The study further shows the industry’s message of coal as a dependable and clean alternative to foreign oil is getting through to the general public.
Brian Brown, of Charleston-based Brown Communications, joined Mark Blankenship, president of Mark Blankenship Enterprises, in making the presentation to members of the Association at the annual meeting in White Sulphur Springs.
According to the survey, which utilized 601 telephone surveys across the state, 88 percent of the people surveyed believe electricity can be produced in environmentally responsible ways through the use of technology. Further 86 percent believe the use of clean coal technology is the best way to grow the state’s economy and create jobs. In terms of the environment, fully 86 percent of the public believes the coal industry is doing a better job of protecting the environment today than it did 20 years ago.
A survey commissioned by the West Virginia Coal Association indicates most West Virginians support the coal industry. The study further shows the industry’s message of coal as a dependable and clean alternative to foreign oil is getting through to the general public.
Brian Brown, of Charleston-based Brown Communications, joined Mark Blankenship, president of Mark Blankenship Enterprises, in making the presentation to members of the Association at the annual meeting in White Sulphur Springs.
According to the survey, which utilized 601 telephone surveys across the state, 88 percent of the people surveyed believe electricity can be produced in environmentally responsible ways through the use of technology. Further 86 percent believe the use of clean coal technology is the best way to grow the state’s economy and create jobs. In terms of the environment, fully 86 percent of the public believes the coal industry is doing a better job of protecting the environment today than it did 20 years ago.