Natural Hazards in Appalachia
Title | Natural Hazards in Appalachia PDF eBook |
Author | Appalachian Regional Commission |
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Pages | |
Release | 1976* |
Genre | Hazardous geographic environments |
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Disasters In Appalachia
Title | Disasters In Appalachia PDF eBook |
Author | Chelsea Queen |
Publisher | Independently Published |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2023-03-26 |
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"Disasters in Appalachia" is a comprehensive account of the numerous natural and man-made disasters that have struck the Mountain State throughout its history. From devastating floods and deadly mine explosions to catastrophic wildfires and severe winter storms, West Virginia has experienced its fair share of tragedy and loss. Through a combination of eyewitness accounts, historical research, and expert analysis, this book offers a gripping and insightful look at some of the most significant disasters in West Virginia's past. Readers will learn about the events leading up to each disaster, the impact on the state and its people, and the lasting effects on the community. In addition to chronicling the disasters themselves, "Disasters in Appalachia" also explores the lessons learned from each event and the ways in which the state has worked to prevent future catastrophes. With vivid descriptions and compelling storytelling, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of West Virginia or the science of disaster management.
Challenges for Appalachia, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources
Title | Challenges for Appalachia, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources PDF eBook |
Author | Appalachian Regional Commission |
Publisher | |
Pages | 596 |
Release | 1976 |
Genre | Appalachian Region |
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Strip Mining and the Flooding in Appalachia
Title | Strip Mining and the Flooding in Appalachia PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Subcommittee |
Publisher | |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | Floods |
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Ailing in Place
Title | Ailing in Place PDF eBook |
Author | Michele Morrone |
Publisher | Ohio University Press |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2020-02-28 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0821440772 |
In Ailing in Place, Michele Morrone explores the relationship between environmental conditions in Appalachia and health outcomes that are too often ascribed to individual choices only. She applies quantitative data to observations from environmental health professionals to frame the ways in which the environment, as a social determinant of health, leads to health disparities in Appalachian communities. These examples—these stories of place—trace the impacts of water quality, waste disposal, and natural resource extraction on the health and quality of life of Appalachian people. Public health is inextricably linked to place. Environmental conditions such as contaminated water, unsafe food, and polluted air are as important as culture, community, and landscape in characterizing a place and determining the health outcomes of the people who live there. In some places, the state of the environment is a consequence of historical activities related to natural resources and cultural practices. In others, political decisions to achieve short-term economic objectives are made with little consideration of long-term public health consequences.
Challenges for Appalachia--energy, Environment, and Natural Resources
Title | Challenges for Appalachia--energy, Environment, and Natural Resources PDF eBook |
Author | Appalachian Regional Commission |
Publisher | |
Pages | 598 |
Release | 1976 |
Genre | Appalachian Region |
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Appalachia
Title | Appalachia PDF eBook |
Author | |
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Pages | 334 |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | Appalachian Region |
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