Climate Change Migration and the Economic Rebirth of Central Appalachia

This research examines the potential economic rebirth of the Central Appalachian Region as persons from the southwestern and southeastern parts of the United States seek a safe and livable environment for their families and businesses. Central Appalachia is projected to be the largest habitable area...

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Published in:Social sciences (Basel) 2022-10, Vol.11 (10), p.462
Main Author: Hirschman, Elizabeth C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
American climate refugees
Central Appalachia
Climate change
Coal mining
Environmental protection
Floods
mined land restoration
Mountains
Soil erosion
Storm damage
Strip mining
Topography
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Summary:This research examines the potential economic rebirth of the Central Appalachian Region as persons from the southwestern and southeastern parts of the United States seek a safe and livable environment for their families and businesses. Central Appalachia is projected to be the largest habitable area in the continental United States by the year 2050. However, mined land remediation, water control efforts, and hydro-electric energy generation units will be required to support the incoming population.
ISSN:2076-0760
2076-0760
DOI:10.3390/socsci11100462