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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 06, 2025

As W.Va. Lawmakers Praise Trump's Policies, Coal Faces Headwinds

In nearly 10 months in office, President Donald Trump has dialed back the federal government’s support for renewables and implemented policies favorable to fossil fuels, including coal.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Apr. 02, 2025

UMWA 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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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Dec. 11, 2024

Companies Cut Carbon Footprint And Teachers Seek Help, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, steel is a cornerstone of contemporary manufacturing and construction, going into everything from washing machines to buildings.

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Government WVPB Staff, Nov. 04, 2024

Party Affiliation In W.Va. And Mason County Growing Pains, This West Virginia Morning

Tomorrow is Election Day. While West Virginia was once a Democratic stronghold, the Republican Party became the state's most common political affiliation by 2021.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 13, 2024

'It Feels Like Home': Steel's Heritage Lives At Form Energy Weirton Site

Long before this gleaming, 500,000 square foot factory went up, the site churned out steel products for generations, and Dot Gilliam’s family was part of it.

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Economy Jack Walker, Jul. 22, 2024

Cleveland-Cliffs To Turn Steel Facility Into Manufacturing Plant, Creating 600 Jobs

Cleveland-Cliffs is redeveloping a shut-down steel plant into a manufacturing facility in Hancock County, creating 600 jobs after sweeping layoffs earlier this year.

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