Energy & Environment

Federal Ruling Reaffirms Existing Protections Against Coal Pollution

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia determined Friday that the federal government’s attempt to streamline how coal mines comply with the Endangered Species Act is unlawful.

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Final Report Issued For Rolling Thunder Mine Accident

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has released their final report on the mining accident that killed Steven Lipscomb, a 42-year-old section foreman with over 19 years of mining experience, on Nov. 8, 2025.

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EPA Plans New Minden Clean Up

Minden has struggled with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) since the 1980s. Now, the EPA has proposed a new plan to clean it up.

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Black Bears Are Threatened By Climate Change. How Can We Help?

Black bear encounters are on the rise in Tennessee, and climate change is often a hidden culprit, tampering with ecosystems in unexpected ways.

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