Transition in Coal Country
Amid the pandemic, can Colorado still lead on a just transition from coal?
A new draft report outlines the state’s strategy as COVID-19 accelerates the crisis.
Transition in Coal Country
Coal communities increasingly rely on federal health programs
Coal’s decline has forced staunchly anti-Obamacare politicians to reconsider Medicaid expansion, while rural communities depend on telehealth more than ever.
Transition in Coal Country
Coal country faces a healthcare crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has hammered healthcare systems for rural populations already struggling with the loss of coal jobs and health coverage.
Transition in Coal Country
What’s next for coal country?
Coal communities in Appalachia and Wyoming are vital revenue engines for huge portions of the rural U.S., and they face devastation with little time to adjust to new realities.