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Virginia Energy Innovative Mined Land Repurposing
Virginia Energy has long been involved in economic development with a special focus on coal-impacted communities in Southwest Virginia. Learn how mined land is becoming new opportunities for jobs and community through the programs offered at the agency. Music from bensound.com.
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