The Other Coal Fight: Red States Try to Drain Toxic Waste Ponds April 10, 2019 By David R. Baker It’s the other dirty problem for U.S. coal — one that could cost utilities billions to clean up. Even as...
Coal and Cattle Lead Business Damage to Nature: Study April 15, 2013 Coal-fired power generation in Asia and cattle ranching in South America are the most damaging businesses for nature with hidden...
MSHA Efforts Aren’t Harming Industry Growth October 25, 2011 By VICKI SMITH The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration’s continuing crackdown on the coal industry hasn’t deterred the industry’s growth, director Joe...
Kentucky Coal Company Sued Over Flooding Death October 13, 2011 A lawsuit filed by residents in southeastern Kentucky blames a mining company’s surface mining practices for stoking a flood that...
Death Toll Rises to 17 in China Coal Mine Blast October 6, 2011 The death toll from a coal mine explosion in southwestern China has risen to 17. The official Xinhua News Agency...
China Coal Mine Blast Kills at Least 13 Workers October 5, 2011 Chinese state media say an explosion in a coal mine has killed at least 13 workers. The official Xinhua News...
All Sides Mum on $35M West Virginia Slurry Deal October 3, 2011 Lawyers, plaintiffs and others are remaining quiet about a $35 million settlement with hundreds of people who say a Massey...
31 Rail Cars Loaded with Coal Derail in Arkansas July 7, 2011 Crews in Little River County are working to remove 31 rail cars loaded with coal that derailed south of Ashdown....