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Lawyer Confirms Billionaire Coal Entrepreneur Died in Copter Crash
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NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — A spokesman for the attorney of Chris Cline is confirming that the billionaire coal entrepreneur and his daughter were among the seven Americans killed in a… Read More
Major Appalachian Coal Company Files For Bankruptcy Protection
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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In the latest sign of problems for the U.S. coal industry, one of the country’s largest coal producers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. West Virginia-based Revelation Energy LLC and… Read More
As Congressional Panel Focuses On Black Lung, UMW Urges Stronger Health Protections
As Congress hears testimony on the epidemic of black lung disease among Appalachian miners, two labor leaders are calling on Congress and regulators to do more to protect miners. In… Read More
Trump Administration Weakens Climate Plan To Help Coal Plants Stay Open
By: Jeff Brady | NPR
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The Trump administration is replacing one of President Obama’s signature plans to address climate change. It could help some coal-fired power plants, but likely won’t slow the industry’s decline.
Governor’s Company Pays $404K to Cover Back Taxes
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – A company owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family has avoided a tax sale by paying more than $400,000 to cover back taxes. The Daily… Read More
Coal Companies Belonging To WV Gov. Justice’s Family Agree To Pay Overdue Taxes In KY
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Coal companies controlled by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice have agreed to a settlement covering millions of dollars in overdue property taxes in four eastern Kentucky counties:… Read More
As Calls For Action On Black Lung Disease Grow, Regulators Show Little Indication Of Change
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Harold Sturgill was disabled by black lung disease when he was 58 years old. Now he advocates for disabled miners. “When it comes to the mining companies, and it comes… Read More
West Virginia Governor Agrees to Pay Family Firm’s $1M Fines
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has agreed to pay $1.23 million in court-ordered sanctions against one of his family’s companies. A lawyer for Justice’s companies on… Read More
Federal Prosecutors Say WV Gov. Justice Responsible For Fines Against Family Company
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Federal prosecutors on Tuesday said they will seek a court ruling to hold West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his son, Jay Justice, personally accountable for a $1.23 million civil… Read More
Powering Down: Ohio Community Reckons With Coal Plant Closure
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Brick buildings line the wide sidewalks of Main Street in downtown Coshocton, Ohio. On a recent spring day the dogwood trees are blooming. Bright red and white tulips dot the… Read More
Big Business Pushes Coal-Friendly Kentucky To Embrace Renewables
By: Jennifer Ludden | NPR
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Nearly 90 percent of Kentucky’s electricity is from coal — the cheap energy source that helped build its manufacturing economy. Now it’s struggling to respond as more businesses want clean energy.
Retired Miners Rally Over Pensions in Washington
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Dozens of retired coal miners visited lawmakers in Washington to call for legislative action to preserve the pensions of about 87,000 retirees and another 20,000 working… Read More
DOJ Files Suit Against Gov. Justice’s Family Companies Over Mine Violation Debts
By: Brittany Patterson | WVPB
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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against 23 coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, seeking more than $4.7 million in unpaid fines… Read More
Coal Community Residents Again Ask Congress For Health Study Of Mountaintop Removal
By: Jeff Young | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Residents of Appalachian coal communities told a Congressional subcommittee Tuesday that the controversial mining practice known as mountaintop removal should be halted until its health effects are better studied. Late… Read More
FirstEnergy Solutions Preparing New Filing In Bankruptcy Case
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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FirstEnergy Solutions, which runs coal and nuclear plants in Ohio, is working on a new bankruptcy proposal after a federal judge denied their initial filing. FES is filing for bankruptcy,… Read More
Mine Safety Debt For WV Gov. Justice’s Family Companies Grows to $4M
By: Brittany Patterson | Alexandra Kanik | Ohio Valley ReSource
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An Ohio Valley ReSource analysis of federal mine safety data shows that the companies belonging to the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice owe $4.3 million in delinquent debt… Read More
W.Va. House Passes Bill to Reduce Steam Coal Severance Tax
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A bill that would reduce the tax on steam coal produced in West Virginia has passed the House of Delegates. The bill approved on an 88-11… Read More
Federal Prosecutor Adds Charges In Kentucky Coal Dust Fraud Case
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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A federal prosecutor announced new charges against a senior coal company official for conspiring to falsify the required monitoring of coal dust. The case comes amid a surge in cases… Read More
West Virginia Coal Miners Rally For Black Lung Legislation
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Miners and advocates rallied Wednesday at the West Virginia Capitol in support of a series of bills aimed at preventing and treating severe black lung disease. Five bills introduced by… Read More
President Trump And Allies Push To Save A Very Specific Coal Plant
By: Jeff Brady | NPR
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President Trump and other Republicans are pressuring the Tennessee Valley Authority not to close a coal plant in Kentucky. A major Trump backer supplies the plant with most of its coal.
Coal Comeback? Coal At New Low After Two Years Under Trump
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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It’s been two years since President Donald Trump took office and began rolling back environmental regulations on the coal industry. At a November rally in Huntington, West Virginia, the president… Read More
Out-Of-Work Appalachian Coal Miners Train As Beekeepers To Earn Extra Cash
By: Jodi Helmer | NPR
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In West Virginia, mining jobs have been declining for years, and there have been few other options to make a living. The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective is hoping to help turn that around.
Calls For Change Follow NPR/Frontline Black Lung Investigation
By: Howard Berkes | NPR
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Federal regulations for silica dust in coal mines haven’t changed in decades. But since an NPR/Frontline report into black lung, some are calling for a new response.
Still Fighting: These Widows’ Stories Show Larger Effects of Black Lung Epidemic
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Nancy and Rich Potter had the kind of marriage that made other couples jealous. He’d take her on spontaneous trips. She’d wear her Daisy Dukes just for him. Joyce Birman… Read More
Ohio Valley Senators Again Aim to Shore Up Shaky Pension Plan For Coal Miners
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Following a failed attempt to address a looming crisis in many multi-employer pension programs, two Ohio Valley lawmakers have introduced a bill in Congress to shore up the shaky pension… Read More
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