Trump’s reward to ‘coal country’—kill jobs, training, communities, and education—you’re welcome

The Appalachian region awarded Trump big, fat wins. After all, Trump digs coal! Now it’s time to get their rewards. How does his budget reward them? Well, there’s the Appalachian Regional Commission. Or rather, there was, because Trump’s proposed budget completely eliminates the ARC. The commission supports local communities and regional programs, it also helps … Continue reading Trump’s reward to ‘coal country’—kill jobs, training, communities, and education—you’re welcome

Uranium Mining Legacy; Toxic Waste For 1,000,000 Years

Uranium mining can be seen as digging up Pandora's Box and then opening it permanently, so that the horrors inside can affect anyone who is nearby with all kinds of suffering.  Only 1% of the uranium ore consists of uranium, which means the dug up rocks must be crushed into a fine powder to get … Continue reading Uranium Mining Legacy; Toxic Waste For 1,000,000 Years

Manufactured Homes And Communities Go Upscale

"Payne Creek Village is like many subdivisions - speed-bump-quietened roads with names such as Quail Run, Fawn Lane and Mallard Drive. A brick entrance monument greets visitors adjacent to the management office. By the numbers; Cost Comparisons between New Site-Built and Manufactured Homes (Site-Built excludes land; Manufactured include installation costs) Site-built average price: 2000: $159,524 … Continue reading Manufactured Homes And Communities Go Upscale