The Energy Report
Mine Safety, Water Quality Targeted in West Virginia Bills
Bills before the West Virginia legislature threaten to diminish mine safety and water quality protections. The measures were proposed by industry groups.
Read MoreSolar Jobs on the Rise
By Elizabeth E. Payne In 2016, a record number of jobs were created to make, sell and install solar panels across the United States, according to a new report by The Solar Foundation. There were 260,077 jobs in the solar industry last year, representing a nearly 25 percent increase from the year before. According the…
Read MoreRetired Miners Face Possible Loss of Benefits
Retired coal miners face possible loss of benefits, a Duke University study reveals coal ash byproducts in area fish, The U.S. State Department approves the Keystone XL pipeline and other shorts from The Energy Report.
Read MoreVA County Bans Fracking, Maryland Close Behind
Augusta County, Va., became the first county in the commonwealth to ban fracking, and the state of Maryland is close behind.
Read MoreAtlantic Coast Pipeline Environmental Review Underway
Environmental and community groups have raised concerns about the the federal draft environmental review of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The public comment period is open until April 6, 2017.
Read MoreDelay in Mountain Valley Pipeline
The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Mountain Valley Pipeline has been delayed indefinitely, but the Trump administration expedited action on the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines.
Read MoreMine Permit Disputes on Coal River Mountain
Coal River Mountain Watch continues to fight mountaintop removal coal mining in West Virginia. Alpha Natural Resources and its subsidiaries hold four active surface coal mining permits on Coal River Mountain that cover 5,600 acres.
Read MoreFracking and Natural Gas Updates
Studies have found that fracking waste can have have a negative impact on water quality and that noise from fracking can have negative health impacts. A federal agency is considering allowing oil and gas companies to harm endangered bats.
Read MoreMiners’ Benefits at Stake in Washington
Efforts to protect miners’ pensions and health benefits are in the hands of members of Congress.
Read MoreSurface Mining Banned in 75,000 Acres of Tennessee, But New Mine Proposed
In December 2016, mountaintop removal coal mining was banned from 75,000 acres in East Tennessee. Yet other mining permits continue to be issued.
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