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As Coal Fades, What’s Next for Thousands of Miners?
There's no sugarcoating it—the coal industry is in a state of free fall. And thousands of laid-off miners are struggling to find a path forward.
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Two Men, One Coal-Ash Dump, No Answers
A coal ash dump an hour south of Pittsburgh may be causing health problems for a rural community and a nearby prison.
How Did Things Get So Bad, So Fast for the Coal Industry?
Less than a decade ago, the coal industry was at its peak. Now, bankruptcies across the industry are leading many to question whether it's the beginning of the end for coal. So what happened?
Here’s the Right (and Wrong) Way to Dispose of Unused Medications
There's a reason you're not supposed to throw your unused medications in the garbage or flush them down the toilet. But what the heck are you supposed to do with them?
What Does Bankruptcy in the Coal Industry Look Like?
As bankruptcy sweeps across the coal industry, it's often workers and retirees that stand to lose the most.
Historic Supreme Court Decision Puts Climate Change Plan in Limbo
A surprise decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to the cornerstone of Obama's plan to combat climate change.
In Coal Country, No Cash In Hand For Billions In Cleanup
When coal companies go bankrupt, often the insurance designed to cover clean-up costs turns out to be little more than a promise.
Why Coal’s Recent Slide Makes it Harder to Clean Up its Dirty Past
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.
The Psychology of Littering
Given the right (or wrong) conditions, even an environmentalist can probably be turned into a litter bug.
VIDEO: The Tech That Helps Coal Plants Cut Pollution
Four years ago, the Homer City Generating Station in Indiana County, Pennsylvania faced an existential choice: Either clean up to comply with new EPA air rules or close its doors
