Public Lecture: Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
Mountaintop forest area with mining tracks going up it
Come along to see guest lecturer Professor Michael Hendryx present his research on Public Health Disparities and Post-Mining Transitions
The presentation will summarize research conducted by the speaker on the public health disparities found in Appalachian communities in the US where mountaintop removal coal mining is practiced. These disparities are related to the environmental and socioeconomic disadvantages present in mining communities.
Coal mining is in decline in Appalachia and other global locations, and it is imperative for coal communities to engage in proactive efforts to create diverse and sustainable futures for themselves. Ideas and case examples grounded in theory and practice for promoting regenerative, fossil-free futures will be described.
About Professor Michael Hendryx
Michael Hendryx, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Bloomington IN, USA. He has published extensively on public health impacts of mountaintop removal coal mining, was a previous TEDMED speaker, and a Fulbright Distinguished Chair at the University of Newcastle, NSW. His primary interest now is in moving beyond the documentation of health problems related to fossil fuel extraction, toward identification and implementation of solutions to enable communities formerly dependent on fossil fuel economies to transition to healthier and environmentally sustainable futures.
Event Information
- Date: This event was held on Thursday 15 August 2024
- Location: X502, Level 5, NUSpace - Hunter St & Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW 2300
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.