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Trump's support of the coal industry will keep energy costs low, benefit economy, experts say
Just The News

Experts say that after 15 years of decline the Trump administration's active support of the coal industry will bring down energy costs, ...

Proposed Port Fees Could Choke U.S. Coal, Ag Exports - Marine Link
Marine Link

Coal mines in West Virginia are also preparing to lay off miners as unsold coal inventories pile up, Chris Hamilton, CEO of the West Virginia Coal ...

WV leadership pushes for legislation to attract data centers, boosting coal and gas
YouTube

State leadership is pushing for a new piece of legislation aimed at bringing data centers and their vast power demands to West Virginia.

Gov. Morrisey urges lawmakers to pass bill developing microgrids for data centers
WBOY.com

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia lawmakers aim to revitalize the coal industry with new legislation. However, there is another bill that ...

Senate Energy Chair Seeks Recusal On Bill Mon Power Opposes
West Virginia Public Broadcasting

... coal-burning power plants in West Virginia with gas plants. Appalachian Power's president and operating chief, Aaron Walker, has said SB 505 could ...

Barrackville launches plan to place memorial for Mine Explosion from 100 years ago
Times West Virginian

Coal mining safety helmets in front of some figurines of coal ... After assault, West Virginia trans man forced to leave as anti trans laws take hold ...

Final report released in Taylor County mine fatality - WV MetroNews
WV MetroNews

GRAFTON, W.Va. — The final report into the fatality at the Leer Mine near Grafton last September has been released by the federal Mine Safety and ...

West Virginia Governor wants a law to allow companies to develop independent energy ...
WTRF

“I am calling on the Legislature to pass the Power Generation and Consumption Act to expand data center development in West Virginia, utilize our coal ...

PSC approves $20M APCo, WPCo revenue hike as WV lawmakers double down on coal
Charleston Gazette

... West Virginia Legislature is pushing measures to support the state's coal-fired energy status quo linked to its escalating power bills as a ...

Sen. Brian Helton passionate about his new Coal Renaissance Act - WOAY
WOAY

“To use renewable, unreliable sources of energy such as wind and solar has had a terrible impact on our economy in West Virginia,” he said. “It's ...

Trump's coal production push will help Utah, mayor says - KSL NewsRadio
KSL NewsRadio

President Donald Trump wants to ramp up coal production around the country. The mayor of a local coal mining community thinks that'll be great for ...

MSHA to miners: Examine highwalls closely before work begins | Safety+Health
Safety+Health

Loose rocks and overhangs are a couple of the hazards miners should be looking for on highwalls before beginning work, the Mine Safety and Health ...

MSHA to miners: Examine highwalls closely before work begins | Safety+Health
Safety+Health

Loose rocks and overhangs are a couple of the hazards miners should be looking for on highwalls before beginning work, the Mine Safety and Health ...

BlackRock, Vanguard seek dismissal of 'farfetched' lawsuit over coal output
Pensions & Investments

The firms said the last 20 years “haven't been good to the coal industry,” but production has recently increased. Republican lawmakers have been ...

ICYMI: Exclusive Coverage on EPA's Historic Day of Deregulation | US EPA
Environmental Protection Agency

“Overall, while the coal industry has faced an onslaught of regulations, coal-fired power plants still generate more than 16 percent of the ...

Trump vows to ramp up U.S. production of 'clean coal' - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times

The announcement follows news that the EPA will weaken some regulations that govern coal power in the U.S.. President Trump this week continued to ...

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