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The Documentary Overburden

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After all the readings, videos, and discussion about Appalachia, I'm honestly shocked about how oblivious I was to the hardships occurring to the people of these areas. Not to mention the resentment I feel towards the people causing these problems, particular the Massey Energy Corporation. The most impressionable for me was the documentary Overburden because it displayed the worst possible actions people can do to one another. The actions of Massey Energy were appalling. To place profits over people and their safety is despicable. They not only caused direct effects to the town of Raleigh County, WV, but they indirectly affected the people and the community by creating a divide and devastation. It’s unfortunate how sometimes change is only brought on by destruction; but it’s somewhat comforting to know that there are people willing to take action to fight against injustice as Betty Harrah. …show more content…

I’m eager to learn about the progress and research on environmental sustainability and excited to explore a piece of the beautiful Appalachia area. I have not had much experience with wilderness, seeing as I was raised in the suburbs of a swampland area, so I’m super pumped to be going on hikes and gardening outdoors with my group. Overall, I’m happy to be taking part on this experience that will not only teach me more about one of my interests, but will engage in some service and give back to a community in

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