Ohio Coal Communities

Ohio Coal Communities Project

A group of faculty, staff and students at The Ohio State University interested in documenting how the coal industry has shaped Ohio’s history, culture and economy, and how ongoing changes in the coal industry will impact Ohio communities moving forward.  Learn More

NEWS:

• Ohio Coal Communities Project Receives Sustainability Institute Grant
• Yale Climate Connections Interview - Coal communities are changing, so a project is capturing residents’ stories
  An Ohio State team has interviewed miners, power plant employees, and community members.

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2022/07/coal-communities-are-changing-so-a-project-is-capturing-residents-stories/

• Coal Communities Project Display Ohio Communities transitioning away from coal explored in new exhibition on campus

Community Case Studies:

• Belmont County
• Coshocton County
• Noble County