VOICED : Can West Virginia's coal jobs come back?

The video discusses Donald Trump's promises to revive the coal industry and the impact on miners' employment. While some jobs have been created, the coal industry faces challenges from environmental regulations and competition from other energy sources. The historical significance of coal mining in West Virginia is highlighted, showing a drastic reduction in employment due to automation and less labor-intensive methods. Despite recent job creation, coal mining remains a small part of West Virginia's employment landscape.

What was one of the initial actions taken by Donald Trump to support the coal industry?

• Nationalizing coal mines

• Rolling back environmental regulations

• Subsidizing renewable energy

• Increasing taxes on natural gas

What is one of the main reasons for the decline in coal usage for energy generation?

• High cost of coal extraction

• Competition from natural gas

• Government bans on coal mining

• Lack of coal reserves

What percentage of energy generation in the US currently comes from coal?

• 70%

• 30%

• 10%

• 50%

How many people were employed in West Virginia's coal mines in 1940?

• 50,000

• 130,000

• 12,000

• 200,000

What mining method has contributed to the reduction of labor in coal mining?

• Drift mining

• Open-pit mining

• Mountaintop removal

• Underground mining