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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jun. 03, 2026

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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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Aug. 14, 2025

Silica Dust Rule Likely Delayed Again, Court Filing Says

The mining industry has asked the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis to delay the implementation of the silica dust rule until Oct. 17.

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Health & Science Curtis Tate, May. 22, 2025

UMWA's Roberts Intervened To Save Federal Black Lung Program

United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts was among those who personally asked the U.S. health secretary to save a program that screens for black lung.

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Economy Curtis Tate, May. 06, 2025

Trump Zeroed Out Federal Heating Assistance W.Va. Depends On

Twenty state attorneys general have sued to stop cuts to a federal low-income heating assistance program. West Virginia is not among them. Many West Virginia households struggle with the cost of heating...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, May. 02, 2025

McCuskey, 23 State AGs Sue Vermont Over Climate Law

They’re challenging a Vermont law enacted last year that imposes fines on fossil fuel producers for the greenhouse gas emissions they caused over a 30-year period.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Apr. 07, 2025

Court Blocks MSHA Silica Dust Rule Days Before It Takes Effect

The rule was aimed at reducing miner inhalation of silica dust, which has been shown to worsen cases of black lung disease and cause an earlier onset of the disease in younger miners.

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