Environmental groups are calling on Virginia regulators to strengthen coal mining rules by making it easier for citizens who file complaints to be involved in site inspections, strengthening bonding requirements and more.
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Groups Urge Virginia Mining Agency to Strengthen Regulations
TAGS: environmental protections Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards Virginia Virginia Department of Mines Minerals and Energy
West Virginia Enacts Coal Tax Cut
Gov. Jim Justice signed bills dropping a tax on coal from 5 to 3 percent over the next three years and granting a 35 percent tax credit to coal companies buying new equipment for new or expanded mining operations.
Fracking Company to Pay Millions for WV Clean Water Act Violations
Fracking company Antero Resources was ordered to pay $3.15 million for state and federal water pollution violations and to undertake an estimated $8 million cleanup.
NC Governor Proposes Wind Energy Study
Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposed budget for 2019 to 2021 includes $300,000 for a study to determine the state’s feasibility for offshore wind energy.
Proposed Mine Causes Concern in Birmingham
A water utility and a local conservation group in Birmingham, Ala., are fighting against a proposed strip mine 5.5 miles upstream of the city’s primary drinking water intakes.
Reinterpretation of Migratory Bird Law Favors Energy Companies
Eight states alongside environmental groups are suing the federal government for its 2017 ruling that allows the incidental killing of migratory birds.
TAGS: DTE Midstream Appalachia Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 migratory birds U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Sees Growth in Clean Energy Jobs
A total of 110,000 net new clean energy jobs were added in the United States in 2018, a growth rate of 3.6 percent.
Spelunking Safety
Follow these tips while exploring caves to keep yourself, the caves and the wildlife within safe.
How to Be a Friend to Bats
Building a bat box, planting certain flowers and keeping cats indoors are a few ways to live side-by-side with our furry flying friends.
White-Nose Syndrome: A Stealthy Killer
The fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats across North America.
