Miscellaneous
In this edition of Making Connections News, eastern Kentuckians dealing with diabetes and prediabetes describe the benefits of getting the COVID 19 vaccine, White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy talks about President Biden’s plans for investment in coal-dependent communities, and two newly-released studies show the positive environmental impact and job growth associated with capping orphan gas wells and cleaning up abandoned mine lands. And finally, a story from Letcher County, KY where some residents are fearful of increased landslides and flooding from mine damaged lands.