Coal power plant reactivated in Japan
Hokkaido Electric Power announced Wednesday morning that it restarted unit number one at the Tomatoh-Atsuma coal power plant after a two-day trial run.
Coal power plant reactivated in Japan
Hokkaido Electric Power announced Wednesday morning that it restarted unit number one at the Tomatoh-Atsuma coal power plant after a two-day trial run.
Florence’s rains: Coal ash landfill collapses in Carolinas
A major utility says a slope has collapsed under Florence’s heavy rains at a coal ash landfill at a closed North Carolina power station. Duke
EPA moves closer to rolling back Obama-era rules on methane
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to roll back Obama-era rules intended to reduce leaks of climate-changing methane from oil and gas facilities.
President Trump endorses Patrick Morrisey, talks coal industry at rally
President Donald Trump endorses Patrick Morrisey and talks about the coal industry in his sixth visit to West Virginia since taking office.
Trump plan rolls back Obama’s coal emissions standards
The Trump administration is preparing a plan to give states broad authority to determine how to restrict carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming.
South Korea: North Korean coal entered its ports illegally
SKorea seeking prosecutions for alleged illegal imports of NKorean coal, pig iron.
Poles want coal jobs protected amid green energy shift
Trade union leaders and government officials attending a climate conference in Poland have called for protecting industrial jobs and giving nations the freedom to choose their approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Coal miners’ union picks fiery president to serve 6th term
The United Mine Workers of America has elected Cecil Roberts to a sixth term as head of the coal miner’s union.
Hot rods decorate Raleigh County Memorial Airport at Friends of Coal Auto Fair
Locals show off their stylish automobiles to raise money for Hospice of Southern West Virginia and the Raleigh County Humane Society at the 14th annual Friends of Coal Auto Fair.
Feds: Kentucky coal mines supervisors cheated on dust samples
Eight former supervisors and safety officers at a Kentucky coal company were indicted Wednesday on federal charges that they rigged dust monitoring in underground mines, forcing miners to work in the kind of dirty conditions that can lead to black lung disease.
Four new mines coming to Southern W.Va.
Four new mining operations have received permits from the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Trump replacement for Obama climate plan moves forward
The Trump administration is advancing its plan to replace the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s efforts against global warming with a new rule expected to be friendlier to the coal industry.
Kentucky mines linked to West Virginia governor are hiring
Three Kentucky surface mines with connections to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice plan to hire 150 employees in an area where coal jobs have declined over the past decade.
Underground coal fire burning houses, spewing smoke in McDowell County community
Residents of Barlow Hollow, a McDowell County community, were surprised when a house fire broke out in January 2016. Residents were even more surprised when the smoke from the fire persisted.
WVVA WEATHER AUTHORITY
Flash flood watches in effect through Monday AM
(WVVA) A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 6:00am Monday for Mercer, Monroe, Summers, Greenbrier, Wyoming, Raleigh, Fayette and
