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When electric companies increased their rates for customers in Virginia last year, they said this was partly due to costs associated with closing many of their coal-fired power plants.
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Three environmental groups have signed an agreement with a coal company that’s owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice.
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Over the last ten years, U.S. coal production dropped by fifty percent as utilities switched to cheaper natural gas or renewable energy. Now, however, some mining companies report a big bump in orders.
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For more than a hundred years, coal from Appalachia helped power the nation and the world. But that’s changing as new forms of clean energy emerge. A new…
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Lawmakers are considering a bill that would scrap tax credits for the coal industry.Virginia's return on investment for coal tax credits is about five…
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Many industries are having a hard time right now, and many are seeking help from the federal government.The coal industry is no exception.When the economy…
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The U.S. government sued nearly two dozen of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's coal companies Tuesday to get them to pay about $4.8 million in unpaid mine…
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Scientists have discovered a particle, created when coal is burned, that had never before been identified as part of that process. Preliminary studies…
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According to research coordinated by a pair of Roanoke College professors, fossils common to coal seams may be responsible for dragon tales all around the…
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Virginia’s coal economy has endured boom and bust cycles for generations. But this time may be different. Competition from cheaper fuels and climate…