The Webb Abides: Heroic Anti-Mountaintop Removal Activist Wins Prestigious Purpose Prize

Bo Webb abides in one of the most breathtaking and besieged hollers in the nation. His courage, tenacity and strategic planning have inspired a generation of clean energy activists. After years of fearless and inspiring work to halt mountaintop removal strip mining, Webb, a Vietnam veteran and coal miner's son, was awarded one of the 10 prestigious Purpose Prizes by Civic Ventures. (This piece also ran on AlterNet.com.)

Author / Founder: 
Jeff Biggers
Publication / Initial Date: 
Wednesday, November 10, 2010