It is impossible to slow global warming or achieve a renewable energy economy unless coal mining and burning are completely stopped. The efforts of the Appalachia people and groups along this line must be fully supported by environmentalists, with the coal issue elevated to our top priority quickly. We need a national campaign to inform the public of the human and ecological disasters taking place in Appalachia today, and we need a unified movement and campaign that brings together all those concerned about global warming, renewable energy, social justice and a sound energy and environmental policy. I strongly urge a national meeting and conference of all  such groups and individuals just like the Critical  Mass anti-nuclear conferences of the 1970s sponsored by Ralph Nader's Public Citizen organization. This will enable us to stay informed, create networks, keep abreast of news, and form political alliances for the hard work ahead. This meeting should take place as soon as possible. Meanwhile we all need to organize on our own and emphasize the need to STOP COAL.