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Nick Mullins

Author of The Thoughtful Coal Miner

Nick Mullins is a writer, public speaker, and advocate for environmental and social justice. Nick grew up in the coalfields of southwestern Virginia where he was the fifth generation of his family to work in underground coal mines. Today, he focuses his work on bridging the divide between environmental conservation and working class values through his media and communications organization Breaking Clean (www.breakclean.com). Nick enjoys spending time outdoors with his family as well as contributing to his blog thethoughtfulcoalminer.com.

December 13, 2017

Don't Tell Coal Country, 'That's What You Get For Voting For Trump.'
September 22, 2017

This Former Coal Miner's Perspective On Climate Change
August 31, 2017

Appalachians Have Lost More Than Coal, We've Lost Who We Are
December 12, 2017

The Mono-Economy Of Coal

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August 16, 2017

The Manipulation of Southern Pride
July 19, 2017

The Need for a Carbon Fee: Why coal mining families should embrace a fee on carbon
January 23, 2017

Hope For Appalachia
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