Preserving Pennsylvania’s coal history to look to the future
A treasure trove of coal history is being preserved in northeastern Pennsylvania. There are so many records, it will take at least a decade to archive it all.
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New coal mine could dump 2.8M gallons treated wastewater into Laurel Highlands trout stream
The Pennsylvania DEP is accepting comments on the mine's wastewater discharge permit that advocates worry could change the ecology of the stream.
How Trump’s $700M to the coal industry could impact Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania could see increased coal mining and more air pollution coming from neighboring states.
Incoming fracking at Ohio wildlife area met with warnings of heavy truck traffic and habitat loss
A state commission is considering proposals to drill under most of the Egypt Valley Wildlife Area in southeastern Ohio.
Gov. Shapiro moves to keep 2 coal-fired power plants open in Western Pa., as energy demand from data centers grows
The plants will stay open through 2032, and have more time to meet water pollution standards.
Trump administration rolls back mercury rules for coal-fired power plants
The standard for mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants will revert back to a 2012 standard.
Effort to preserve history of abandoned coal mining town in Blair County
Volunteers are asking for help to restore Glen White, an abandoned coal mining town near the Horseshoe Curve, and turn it into a historical attraction.
Coal communities accuse Congress of breaking its promise to clean up abandoned mine lands
The House passed a bill that would “repurpose” $500 million meant for cleaning up environmental and safety hazards caused by decades of coal mining.
Second coal mine proposed in the Laurel Highlands met with opposition: ‘I wish it wasn’t coming’
A company wants to open up a mine for metallurgical coal, used to make steel. But some residents are worried about mine subsidence and its impact on water quality.
Washington County acreage pitched as ‘carbon-neutral’ data center development
The pitch includes 400 buildable acres and access to natural gas reserves, a lot of water and methane from coal mines.
