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Author Maher, Kris, author.

Title Desperate : an epic battle for clean water and justice in Appalachia / Kris Maher.

Edition First Scribner hardcover edition.
Publication Info. New York : Scribner, 2021.
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b2169930~S1
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 Nichols Adult Nonfiction  344.754046 MAH    AVAILABLE
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Description ix, 339 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary Presents the story of determined environmental lawyer Kevin Thompson, who waged a seven-year legal battle against Massey Energy--the most powerful coal company in West Virginia--over clean drinking water for the residents of Mingo County.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-321) and index.
Subject Thompson, Kevin W., 1963-
Environmental lawyers -- West Virginia -- Biography.
Trials (Toxic torts) -- West Virginia -- Mingo County.
Liability for water pollution damages -- West Virginia -- Mingo County.
Coal trade -- Corrupt practices -- West Virginia -- Mingo County.
Massey Energy (Firm) -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Blankenship, Don, 1950- -- Trials, litigation, etc.
ISBN 9781501187346 hc.
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