West Virginia leaders criticize new federal coal rules

Critics are claiming there’s a new round in the “War on Coal” after a White House agency released a new plan Thursday. Read More

Coal Miners Have Long Faced Risk of Black Lung Disease. Now They're Getting New Protections

Now They're Getting New Protections WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal miners will be better ... lung disease after even a few years of exposure. Willingham reported from Charleston, West Virginia. Read More

Coal’s out. Clean power’s in. Maybe

After years of decline, coal may finally be on its way out. That is, if President Joe Biden’s new climate rule for power plants survives legal scrutiny. Read More

EPA releases coal-fired power plant rules

New regulations that could speed up the demise of coal-fired power plants in West Virginia and the nation raised the eyebrows of the state’s two U.S. Senators and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, ... Read More

Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can’t just let them die

The spacious health clinic employs ... to stop fighting to save coal. The more they can bring the benefits of wind and solar power to the rest of the West, the better. And what about those low ... Read More

19 Surprisingly Cool Things to Do in West Virginia

If you're feeling extra brave after mastering this walkway, you can even come back for Bridge Day, West Virginia's largest ... first flourishing as a health mecca for Native Americans, then ... Read More

Internet data centers are fueling drive to old power source: Coal

In addition, the article incorrectly stated that two FirstEnergy plants in West ... coal plants in the state to address a drain on power driven by the world’s internet hub in Northern Virginia ... Read More

Can I burn coal in a wood-burning stove? Experts issue warning to those using the wrong fuel for their log burners

improper use of a log burner can have disastrous consequences for your health and your home. That’s why you should always think twice before burning coal on a wood-burning stove and always do ... Read More

Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they're getting new protections

The rule is in line with exposure levels imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health ... toxic than coal dust and causes severe forms of black lung disease after even a few years of exposure. Read More

Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they're getting new protections

WASHINGTON — (AP) — Coal miners will be better ... we can to ensure that this rule provides the protection that miners deserve,'' Shelton said. Democratic senators from Ohio, West Virginia ... Read More