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Accountant drives three hours to North Wales to shovel coal as 'fireman'

An accountant who drives three hours to North Wales to volunteer as a steam engine "fireman" shovelling coal, has had her ...

Republicans Just Confirmed Trump’s Most Ghastly Nominee. Democrats Made It Possible.

Last year, Democrats could have used their Senate majority to confirm someone very different to fill the seat.

Project showcasing historic mine fans nears completion in Carbon County

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress stopped by the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, where a project to showcase historic ...
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Coosa Riverkeeper Sues Alabama Power Over Toxic Coal Ash Pollution at Neely Henry Lake

Coosa Riverkeeper Sues Alabama Power Over Toxic Coal Ash Pollution at Neely Henry LakeLawsuit Alleges Ongoing Groundwater Contamination Threatens Public Health, Environment, and Local Economy GADSDEN, ...
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Historic ship whistle to sound at Pointe aux Barques Heritage Festival

Visitors will see — and hear — history on display Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Pointe aux Barques Maritime Museum during the annual Heritage Festival. The highlight of this year's festival will be a ...
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Coal miners in West Virginia wanted to unionize in 1921. What followed was the largest armed insurrection since Gettysburg.

Wikimedia Commons/Kinograms The Battle of Blair Mountain Most Americans have never heard of Blair Mountain, but in 1921 it ...
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Black lung disease resurges as Trump and coal bosses sacrifice miners for profit and war

In 2024, only about 14,000 miners or their surviving spouses were receiving black lung benefits. Monthly benefits for a miner who can no longer work are just $773. If married, the amount is $1,159.