Later in the day, activists joined student groups to protest at Washington University, saying the school had too cozy of a relationship with Peabody. She says later this week activist will take aim at other institutions that receive money from Peabody Coal, including the St.
Louis Zoo and the University of Missouri St. Search Query Show Search. News Stories. Ways to Connect. Ways to Give. Show Search Search Query. Play Live Radio. Next Up:. All Streams. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email. Tim Lloyd. Peabody Energy released this statement in reaction to the protests: "It is offensive for any activist group to deface property or suggest that major local institutions are beholden to the thousands of individuals and businesses donating to them. Louis region in with no strings attached.
Our employees gave their time, talent and treasure to myriad nonprofit organizations. Peabody Energy is invested in making St. Louis a better place to live, because improving quality of life is core to what we do. We are proud to offer real solutions for our energy needs. Coal is clean… abundant… affordable… and uniquely American. Emissions from coal have been dramatically reduced, even as American coal use has tripled in the past four decades.
And Peabody is a global leader in sustainable mining and clean coal technology. We are proud to continue to call downtown St. Louis home. And we are proud to provide thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in taxes and royalties to support improved schools, services and lifestyles around the world.
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