Jan 7 Local News Scientists Call for End to Mountaintop Mines Writing in the journal Science, scientists from a range of disciplines and institutions are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to stop issuing mountaintop coal mining permits. By Kristin Espeland Jan 7 Local News Scientists Call for End to Mountaintop Mines Kristin Espeland
Nov 20 Environment More Federal Oversight of Surface Mines Proposed The federal Office of Surface Mining has announced its proposals for strengthening oversight of strip mining to protect the environment in Appalachian coal states. One proposal is to conduct so-called “independent” inspections of state-permitted mines. By Kristin Espeland Nov 20 Environment More Federal Oversight of Surface Mines Proposed Kristin Espeland
Aug 28 Environment Mountaintop Mining Case Could Head to Supreme Court A case involving four mountaintop mining permits could be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorneys for Earth Justice want the court to revoke the permits because they claim they were improperly issued and allowed major environmental damage to take place. By Kristin Espeland Aug 28 Environment Mountaintop Mining Case Could Head to Supreme Court Kristin Espeland
Feb 17 Environment Hundreds Rally for "Stream Saver" Bill Activists with Kentuckians for the Commonwealth are once again promoting legislation that would prohibit mining companies from dumping waste from mountaintop removal mining in nearby streams. By Kristin Espeland Feb 17 Environment Hundreds Rally for "Stream Saver" Bill Kristin Espeland
Feb 16 Environment Court OKs Army Corps Permits for Mine Waste Mountaintop removal coal mining companies have won some important battles over the past months. That includes a recent finding by a panel of federal judges that will pave the way for a number of new mining permits. By Kristin Espeland Feb 16 Environment Court OKs Army Corps Permits for Mine Waste Kristin Espeland
Jan 5 Environment Two Mountaintop Removal Mining Forums Hear from environmentalists and industry representatives, and have your say at these two upcoming events. By Kristin Espeland Jan 5 Environment Two Mountaintop Removal Mining Forums Kristin Espeland