Former US coal miner launches surprising new business: 'Wanted to be part of the solution'

Former US coal miner launches surprising new business: 'Wanted to be part of the solution'

Matt Cooper, a Colorado native and father of three who worked in the coal mining industry for decades, shifted to a much more eco-friendly career after learning the coal plant would close by the end of the decade.  He decided to start a geothermal drilling business, which is perfect since many skills from the dirty fuel industry transfer to geothermal projects, as Canary Media reported. Once Cooper realized he'd be out of work before long, he st…