Trump Administration Delays Rule Protecting Coal Miners from Black Lung - Again
The administration is delaying enforcement of a silica dust rule, leaving Appalachian coal miners exposed to toxic silica and increased black lung risk.
The Trump administration is pushing to open new coal mines that will likely never turn a profit
New coal mining operations are being expedited in East Tennessee due to federal energy emergency declarations, despite previous mine closures and bankruptcies.
Wyoming announces its first new coal mine in decades will extract rare earth metals
Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized the significance of extracting rare earth elements from coal to reduce reliance on China for crucial tech and military products.
China's coal heartland fighting for a greener future
Xu Xiaobo transitioned from coal mining to administrative work and part-time tourism, reflecting Shanxi province's broader shift away from coal dependency.
Federal lands larger than Delaware move closer to coming up for sale to coal mining companies
Federal officials initiated actions to open over 2,600 square miles of public lands for coal sales, aligning with President Trump's fossil fuel expansion agenda.
Industrial revelation: a walk through England's Great Northern Coalfield
The Great Northern Coalfield powered Britain through the Industrial Revolution, with coal from Durham and Northumberland transported to London via a network of wagonways and rail lines.
Streams Were Dying in West Virginia. Here's How They're Coming Back.
This low-tech system, built less than 10 years ago, is transforming life along the water. Fish and sensitive species like salamanders and frogs are returning to Deckers Creek.
