Coal

A Million People Could Lose Their Pensions Without Help From Congress

A crisis years in the making is about to hit retired coal miners and truckers first.
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Coal Mining Built These Kentucky Towns. Can It Help Them Attract Tourists?

Tourism revenues grew 14 percent in the state’s southeastern corner. But the remote setting poses special challenges.
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As Coal Plants Close, Some Of Our Most Marginalized Communities Are Being Left Behind

The end of coal has huge environmental benefits, but the upcoming closure of the Navajo Generating Station shows coal communities need much more support.
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Coal Baron Cuts Ties With Lobbying Firm As Ex-Lobbyist Andrew Wheeler Ascends At EPA

Murray Energy worked for Wheeler for years. Now that he's Trump's EPA nominee, the coal producer ended its contract with Wheeler's old lobbying firm.
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Seth Meyers Completely Destroys One Of Trump's Biggest Myths

The "Late Night" host checks in on "Trump Country" to see how it's handling "winning so much."
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EPA Moves To Roll Back Coal Plant Rule In A Stunning Rebuke Of Global Climate Talks

It's the second big win this week for the coal industry.
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Coal Consumption In The U.S. Falls To Lowest Level Since 1979

President Trump declared last year that the U.S. "coal industry is back." But federal government figures continue to show otherwise.
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Trump Wants To Ramp Up Coal. Spain Has Found A Way To Quit It.

The country is investing $285 million to help the miners left behind — though they are skeptical about the changing economy.
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Trump Says America Needs Coal For Grid Security. The Military Proves Otherwise.

In many ways, the U.S. military stands at the vanguard of the transition to clean energy.
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‘If We Can’t Mine Coal, What Are We Going to Do?’

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