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WASHINGTON — Climate scientist James Hansen was among more than 100 people arrested on Monday at the Appalachia Rising protest against mountaintop-removal coal mining.
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The biggest mountaintop-removal protest to date brought together Appalachian residents, retired coal miners, faith leaders, and other activists.
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The protest culminated with a sit-in in front of the White House.
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Appalachian residents have had their communities destroyed by mountaintop mining.
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Arrested for telling the truth: “Blowing up mountains for coal poisons people.”
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Longtime activist Larry Gibson, in yellow, rallied the crowd.
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Another activist led away in handcuffs.
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This sign says it all. Obama, are you listening?
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