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One Year Anniversary of Deadliest Coal Mining Explosion in DecadesToday, April 5, marks the one year anniversary of one of the deadliest coal mining explosions since the 1970s in the United States. For many of us the 29 coal miners who died in the Upper Big Branch Mine have slipped from our memories.
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The Importance of the Coal Mining Industry in West VirginiaArticle examines the importance of the coal mining industry within West Virginia. The coal industry is one of the largest job providers to thousands of West Virginian's and without it there is nothing left for the state citizens to depend on.
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Coal Mining: Pros and ConsA look at W.V. coal mining's pros and cons from coal miners, environmentalists, and residents. -
Pro Appalachian Coal Mining Poster Mocks Actress Ashley Judd at Golf TournamentA Golf tournament sponsored by two coal mining companies posted a poster mocking actress Ashley Judd and her criticism of Appalachian coal mining and mountaintop removal -
Deep Coal Mining in Guernsey and Noble, Ohio CountiesThis is a short article explaining deep coal mining in Noble and Guernsey County, Ohio in the 1800's and early 1900's. It has been written as a educational and historic tool.
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Stop the Mountaintop Removal Coal MiningMountaintop removal coal mining is destroying once beautiful land in the United States. Due to this process people are losing jobs and land so that big businesses can profit off of cheap coal.
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Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine: An Inside Look at Coal Mining OperationsBeckley Exhibition Coal Mine is one of the only touring mines where people can ride underground and learn about coal mining history. The mine is located in Beckley, West Virginia. -
Make Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Illegal & Save the Central Appalachians/Cumberlands from DestructionWe must make Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining illegal (photos included in links). Contact your legislators and urge them to help us! This dire form of strip mining destroys forests, rivers, ecosystems, drinking water, clean air and more.
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Illinois Coal Mining Disaster, Cherry Coal Mine, Documented in Donated CollectionThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois, has accepted a digitized collection of original and fresh source material about the 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster in Bureau County in which 259 died. -
Coal Mining in Ohio and Kentucky: Its Importance in the Present and FutureCoal was revolutionary upon its discovery in the 1800s. As time progressed, it was the driving force behind our economy. Up until World War II, however; then it rapidly declined as oil and gas took over
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Coal MiningThe people of mining may have changed through the years, but the dangers and the work have changed little. -
Coal Mining SafetyThis article focuses on the safety in coal mines, and what the miners must face.
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"Clean Coal" Power Advertisements: Meant to MisleadSorry, folks. It's madness that coal and coal-power companies assume you are as stupid as they want you to be. It's also madness that they assume you would knowingly give contaminated drinking water to your children. -
How Canaries Are Used in Coal MinesIn the low-tech days of coal mining, canaries were used to detect dangerous gases. While they have since been phased out by electronic detectors, canaries saved the lives of many miners in the early days of the industry.
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Son of a Hoosier Coal MinerWhat is it like to live as the son of a southwestern Indiana coal miner's son? Find out in this interesting story of a typical coal miner's son. -
The Benefits of Coal in a Christmas StockingEnvironmentalists will not like this proposal. They are absolutely convinced that carbon gases are causing a global warming trend. China's development has been based on coal.
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West Virginia Coal Mines and Tourism in New River GorgeWest Virginia has a long history in the coal mine industry. There is a new industry in tourism from white water rafting to a real coal mine. Coalmines and tourism inthe New River Gorge area.
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The Sago Coal Mining Accident - One Year AnniversaryThe miners were trapped when lightning caused an explosion. The minors were 10,000 feet from the entrance.
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Coal is Making a ComebackFifteen years ago there were hundreds of coal mines in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania. Now there are less than twenty. With rising heating oil prices, coal is making a comeback, even with increasingly fewer mines.
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Department of the Interior Poised to Allow Coal Mining Expansion in Black MesaPeabody Coal has been mining in Black Mesa, Arizona for forty years, and during that time has used extensive amounts of underground water resources to transport coal slurry to power plants. -
Western Kentucky Coal Mine Suffers Roof CollapseThursday morning brought news of a roof collapse at the Dotiki coal mine in western Kentucky. Two coal miners are reported as still missing.
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Electric Cars Are Powered by CoalElectric car drivers may be saving money on gasoline, but the cost to the environment may be far more expensive because coal is used to produce nearly 50 percent of America's electricity.
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The Importance of Coal to America's Energy and the Mining BusinessMade in China as the history of coal use came from the Chinese. The production of coal is largely in concern after years of depending on this fossil fuel. What if the coal industry is shut down? Continue reading...
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Congo, Ohio: A Ghost Town with a Mining HistoryA look at the small town of Congo, Ohio. This former coal-mining town got its name from the large number of African American miners who came to the area for work.
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Most in Demand Jobs on Coal Mines in New South WalesCoal has a big industry in the world, many of those jobs regarding coal mining seem cheap to you. If you check out this article on most demanded jobs on coal mining.
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Explore the History of the West Virginia Coal MinersWest Virginia has a deep and rich history in the coal mining industry.It is such an important part of our history, that everyone should take the time to learn about it.
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Visit Thurmond, West Virginia, Coal Miner's Ghost TownThe characteristics of Thurmond mimic a typical Appalachian coal mining town which is what enticed film director John Sayles to film the movie Matewan on location in the downtown strip of Thurmond. -
Protests Against Coal Seam Gas Mining Set to Continue in NSWAN overview of issues surrounding CSG mining in NSW in the wake of ongoing protests.
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Coal and Nuclear Power Plant SafetyAn entry level college research paper comparing coal and nuclear power plants.
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New Zealand Explosion Latest in World-Wide Mining AccidentsOn Friday, November 19, a blast at New Zealand's Pike River coal mine and processing plant left 29 workers trapped underground with limited oxygen supplies. Authorities are planning a rescue operation, pending tests to ensure the air is clear of gas. -
Colorado Coal Company Steak House in Erie, Colorado: A ReviewColorado Coal Company Steak House is a hidden gem of a restaurant tucked in old-town Erie, Colorado. -
Sixteen Tons - a Coal MinerSixteen Tons a cool song. The story of a coal miner like my grandfather.
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A Look at Coal as an Energy SourceThis article examines the current use, pros and cons of using coal as an energy source
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Coal Miners Have Tough Jobs; Is the Pay Worth the Risk?Coal miners take extreme risk working, is the risk worth the pay?
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What is Coal?This article explains how coal is formed and where it is found. It also gives possible solutions for limiting our carbon footprint due to coal use.
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Is Clean Coal Simply an Oxymoron?I remember the days of having coal delivered to our home and being shoveled into our coal bin which was in the basement of our house.
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Glorifying Dirty CoalSpikes New Reality Program Overlooks Toxic Threats to Workers and Community -
Coal Production and Demand of Balance in ChinaChina is importing more and exporting less coal and had almost certainly turned a net coal import country in 2007 for the first time in its history and will probably remain one in the near future.
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New Mining Laws Year After Sago Non-ImplementedIdly standing by waiting for the federal government to fund the necessary changes in the new mining law or waiting for mine operators to police themselves in the meantime are both unrealistic and foolish premises.
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Barack Obama to Bankrupt Coal PlantsBack in January, in a press interview, Barack Obama promised to bankrupt the coal industry should he be elected President. The fact that he said it is remarkable. That he said it is only coming to light the weekend before the election is more remarkable.
