Posts Tagged ‘coal’

What Is the Impact of Coal on America’s Environment, History and Culture?

Posted on Apr 07 2011
Why do Americans contribute more heat-trapping gases to the atmosphere than Europeans with similar standards...
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Feds Move to Close Kentucky Mine

Posted on Nov 03 2010
The US Department of Labor is trying to close a Massey Energy Company coal mine in Kentucky. The mine...
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Sixth Mining Fatality of Year in Kentucky

Posted on Oct 27 2010
Kentucky has recorded its sixth mining fatality of 2010, this one involving a western Kentucky coal miner. State...
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EPA Holds Coal Ash Hearing

Posted on Sep 28 2010
Representatives of the coal industry, environmental groups, religious organizations and others gathered...
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Interfaith Power And Light To Discuss Coal Ash

Posted on Aug 31 2010
A religious environmental group will discuss coal ash issues Tuesday evening in Shively. Kentucky Interfaith...
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State To Continue Contract With Climate Change Consultant

Posted on Aug 19 2010
entucky state government will continue a $200,000 contract it has with a Washington consultant on climate...
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Army Corps Suspends “Blanket” Surface Mine Permits

Posted on Jun 18 2010
…and environmental groups are rejoicing, while mining industry representatives are claiming this...
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Going “No Coal” a Luxury for Most Campuses, Not U of L

Posted on Jun 16 2010
The use of coal to heat buildings will be phased out on the University of Louisville’s Belknap campus...
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Despite Pressure, Campuses Aren’t Phasing Out Coal

Posted on May 17 2010
Major utilities aren’t the only facilities burning coal. College campuses often have their own coal-fired...
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Massey Energy Expands in Kentucky, Virginia

Posted on May 12 2010
Miningweekly.com is reporting that Massey Energy will expand coal mining operations in two counties in...
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