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West Virginia Man Proves It Pays To Fight Big Coal

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West Virginia native Bo Webb was named a winner of The Purpose Prize, winning a $50,000 recognition for his fearless advocacy and perennial dedication to abolishing mountaintop removal coal mining near his home. Civic Ventures gives the award to 60-plus innovators who are making a dent in society's biggest challenges.

Author / Founder: 
Charles Corra
Publication / Initial Date: 
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
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Media: 
Change.org
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