Life after coal: does Wales point the way?

Declining coal production is hurting Appalachia’s economy, which was already in rough shape. Scholars are looking at Wales, which lost its coal economy in the 1980’s, for examples for how Appalachia might address its economic future. These authors, along with several public leaders from Wales, will speak at the upcoming Appalachia's Bright Future conference, April 19-21 in Harlan, KY.