Catholic leaders in Appalachia have released a new edition of their 'pastoral letter' to highlight the struggle for social and environmental justice across the region.
Because clean-up funds for old mines are tied to revenues from current mining operations, a slow-down in the industry could delay the clean-up of hundreds of abandoned mines in Pennsylvania.
Americans are increasingly filling their plates with packaged foods like pre-made pie dough and bagged lettuce. But that convenience comes with a growing energy cost.