The Beaconsfield and Grosvenor disasters are just two among many which demonstrate that mining workers cannot entrust their ...

Lisa Emery loves to talk about her “boys.” With each word, the respiratory therapist’s face softens and shines with pride. But keep her talking, and it doesn’t take long for that passion to switch to ...

Coal has historically been the largest source of global electricity generation. For the first half of the 20th century, more ...

One of Brazil's last coal plants roared back to life in July after a powerful business group invested millions to keep its ...

Deep in the hills of West Virginia, coal mining and the dangers that come with it have been a part of families’ lives for generations.

Deep in the hills of West Virginia, coal mining and the dangers that come with it have been a part of families’ lives for ...

Drainage from abandoned coal mines can carry massive loads of carbon dioxide, venting to the air decades or even centuries ...

For just the second time in program history, the West Virginia Mountaineers will be wearing all black uniforms, paying homage to the state's coal mining industry and all of the hard-working folks who ...

Environmental justice activists have spoken out against coal and iron mining in South Africa, telling a recent human rights hearing that the industry violently undermines the country’s promised energy ...

President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to enforce limits on a lethal workplace hazard. Gary Hairston, 71, is a retired coal miner ...