Christmas Past, Present And Future At Home And Abroad
Two West Virginia University professors discuss the ancient origins of our modern Christmas traditions as well as how people in other countries celebrate.
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U.S. Data: China Trade Tiff Drives Decline In Export Coal
In February, China imposed a 15% tariff on U.S. coal imports, followed by a 34% reciprocal tariff on all U.S. goods.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNorfolk Southern Coal Shifts From Export To Domestic
In the three months ending on Sept. 30, Norfolk Southern moved nearly 8.8 million tons of coal for U.S. power plants, according to a financial presentation on Thursday, a 6% increase from the year before.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCSX Presentation: Domestic Coal Up, Exports Down
The railroad recorded an 8% growth in domestic coal shipments in the three months ending Sept. 30, reflecting higher demand from power plants.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoal Mine Had 30 Years Of Production Left. Core Natural Resources Will Close It
There were few signs in recent months that Core Natural Resources would shut down a southern West Virginia coal mine, leaving more than 200 workers looking for a job.
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Core Natural Resources Lays Off 200 Coal Miners In Wyoming County
About 200 coal mine workers in Wyoming County were notified Monday that they’d be losing their jobs in August. Core Natural Resources told workers at the Itmann Mine No. 5 and Itmann Coal Preparation ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUMWA President: We Can Mine More Coal, But Who Will Buy It?
Domestically, coal has declined to 15% of electric power generation. There are few signs that utilities are about to reverse their long decommitment from coal.
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