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.
MHCLG has confirmed that West Cumbria Mining withdrew its planning application for the Whitehaven mine, ending the UKâs first deep coal mining plans in 30 years.
Spain: Deadly blast at Asturias coal mine DW 03/31/2025
The explosion in the coal mine near Delgana, Asturias, resulted in at least two confirmed fatalities, with multiple injuries and additional missing persons reported.
Crews recover the body of a woman from a Pennsylvania sinkhole after a 4-day search
The remains of a woman who fell into a sinkhole were recovered Friday, four days after she went missing while searching for her cat, a state police spokesperson said.
