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WV Coal Association submits comments urging coal remain central to state energy plan
WVVA

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) submitted formal comments to the West Virginia Office of Energy this week, ...

Red States Sue BlackRock, State Street, And Vanguard Over Coal Prices! - Forbes
Forbes

Red states allege that BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard broke antitrust laws to reduce coal mining to drive up the price of coal.

As Trump brings back coal to power AI, China moves on to clothe the world with it
South China Morning Post

However, the approach remains largely traditional – focusing on greenlighting more coal mining and subsidising coal-fired power plants.

China reports fewer coal mining accidents, fatalities in 2025 - Xinhua
Xinhua

China reports fewer coal mining accidents, fatalities in 2025 ... BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Workplace safety in China's mining industry remained ...

Alabama Department of Workforce Awards $11 Million AMLER Grant to Reclaim Abandoned ...
Alabama Department of Labor - Alabama.gov

... coal mining activities. Alabama was one of six Appalachian states selected to receive $11 million in FY 2024 funding to address high-priority AML ...

'Least bad' option: KY regulators allow power company to reinvest in W.Va. coal plant
Lexington Herald Leader

State regulators have “reluctantly” signed off on Kentucky Power's request to reinvest in an aging West Virginia coal-fired power plant, ...

Global demand for coal reached a record high in 2025 – IEA - GMK Center
GMK Center

Global coal demand will reach a record high of 8.85 billion tons (+0.5% y/y) in 2025. However, it is expected to decline by 2030.

Coal power's role in decarbonization: flexibility as a key driver | EurekAlert!
EurekAlert!

Coal-fired power plants have long been identified as a major source of carbon dioxide emissions, contributing significantly to global warming. However ...

Core Natural Resources announces resumption of longwall mining at Leer South
World Coal

... Inc. has announced that it has resumed longwall operations at its Leer South metallurgical mine in Barbour County, West Virginia.

W.Va. energy officials reviewing comments on Morrisey 50 by 50 energy plan
journal-news.net

“West Virginia's nine existing coal-fired power plants represent 'premium assets' in this age of increased power demand and should serve as the ...

Duke Energy plans to replace NC coal plant with nuclear energy - WSOC TV
WSOC TV

Duke Energy filed paperwork to begin plans to replace a coal plant in Stokes County with nuclear energy. The company says this will help meet new ...

Japan's TBM Takes Carbon Capture To Vietnam's Coal Heartland - Carbon Herald
Carbon Herald

Japanese carbon solutions company TBM is moving into Vietnam with a project aimed at turning coal plant emissions into construction and ...

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