In Appalachia, many miners are out of work because __________________
A)coal extraction has decreased because the region is beginning to run out of coal
B)they were fired for protesting mountaintop removal
C)of local protests that shut down mining operations
D)of a moratorium on mountaintop removal
E)mountaintop removal is highly mechanized, and thus they are not needed

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Mountaintop removal is a highly mechanized form of mining that requires fewer workers, leading to job losses for miners.

In Appalachia, Many Miners Are Out of Work Because __________________