2019 — April/May Archives < Page 4 of 5

Groups Urge Virginia Mining Agency to Strengthen Regulations

By Molly Moore | April 8, 2019 |

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.

West Virginia Enacts Coal Tax Cut

By Molly Moore | April 8, 2019 |

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

By Hannah Gillespie | April 8, 2019 |

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

By Hannah Gillespie | April 8, 2019 |

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

By Hannah Gillespie | April 8, 2019 |

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

By Hannah Gillespie | April 8, 2019 |

Eight states alongside environmental groups are suing the federal government for its 2017 ruling that allows the incidental killing of migratory birds.