Mar 23 Environment Ohio Valley Coal Industry Braces As COVID-19 Impacts Electricity Demand, International Exports The pandemic is straining the coal sector, and experts say the already struggling industry could face intense challenges in the months ahead. By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource and Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Mar 23 Environment Coal Industry Braces As COVID-19 Impacts Electricity Demand Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource and Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 28 Environment U.S. House Subcommittee To Consider Coal Mine Reclamation Bill A congressional subcommittee will hear testimony Thursday in support of a bill that would help clean up and redevelop surface mine land. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Mar 28 Environment U.S. House Subcommittee To Consider Coal Mine Reclamation Bill Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Dec 17 Health Black Lung, Red Ink: Residents Press McConnell As Deadline Looms For Black Lung Fund More than 25,000 miners and their dependents rely on the federal trust fund for benefits because a responsible employer cannot be identified. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio and Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Dec 17 Health Residents Press McConnell As Deadline Looms For Black Lung Fund Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio and Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Oct 7 Environment Judge Ruling in EPA Lawsuit May Have Few Practical Implications A judge has ruled with the coal industry in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. It’s a victory for the industry, but the decision could have little practical meaning for Kentucky’s coal mines. The judge ruled the EPA overstepped its authority when it instituted an “Enhanced Coordination Procedure” in 2009 to evaluate permits for […] By Erica Peterson Oct 7 Environment Judge Ruling in EPA Lawsuit May Have Few Practical Implications Erica Peterson
Oct 6 Environment Judge Rules in Favor of Coal Industry in Lawsuit Over Mine Permits A federal judge has ruled in favor of the coal industry in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The National Mining Association sued the agency, questioning its jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act to review permits for mountaintop removal mines. Luke Popovich is the spokesman for the NMA. “We’re encouraged and we really think […] By Erica Peterson Oct 6 Environment Judge Rules in Favor of Coal Industry in Lawsuit Over Mine Permits Erica Peterson
Apr 1 Environment Evironmental Groups Cheer New EPA Mining Rule The U.S. EPA issued new rules for mountaintop coal mining intended to protect water quality. Environmentalists are thrilled; mine industry representatives aren't. By Kristin Espeland Apr 1 Environment Evironmental Groups Cheer New EPA Mining Rule Kristin Espeland
Sep 11 Environment EPA Orders Environmental Review of Mine Permits The coal mining industry is bemoaning a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announcement that it will seek an enhanced environmental review of 79 surface mining permit applications. Most of the projects are in Kentucky. By Kristin Espeland Sep 11 Environment EPA Orders Environmental Review of Mine Permits Kristin Espeland