Stories Tagged as
Coal mining
When coal miners can't breathe, getting compensation is an uphill legal battle
by
Chris Hamby
Sep 2, 2020
In his new book, journalist Chris Hamby describes miners' struggles to receive the health benefits they've been promised.
Murray Energy is the latest coal mining firm to declare bankruptcy
by
Scott Tong
Oct 29, 2019
The decline in coal-fired power plants began with older facilities about a decade ago. Now even younger plants are being retired.
Coal mine standoff in Kentucky moves to negotiation between parties
by
Scott Tong
Sep 12, 2019
Miners and mine owner have begun negotiations to break the deadlock in Harlan County.
Nation's fourth- and sixth-largest mines shut down
by
Scott Tong
Jul 2, 2019
Two of the largest coal-producing mines in the United States were closed down without warning.
Coal boss threatened to shut mines following safety complaints
by
Scott Tong
Apr 8, 2019
A secretly recorded speech by Murray Energy boss is at center of a legal dispute.
Trump’s promises have some coal miners optimistic — so they’re staying in the industry
Dec 27, 2017
While some coal miners continue looking for work in the industry, others look to careers outside of coal for more stability.
There's no giving up on coal in Greene County, Pennsylvania
by
Erika Beras
Dec 1, 2017
While there's plenty of money for free job training in health care and trucking, local workers pack coal classes instead.
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What's to blame for the demise of coal and nuclear plants? Another fossil fuel
Aug 24, 2017
Natural gas plants are less expensive.
Trump administration halts study on mining, thanks to proposed budget cuts
Aug 22, 2017
Some studies have shown increased rates of health problems for people who live near these mining sites.
A former coal miner's take on the declining industry
Jun 23, 2017
It's a small part of Kentucky's economy, but it plays a big role in politics.