In 1971, West Virginia congressman Ken Hechler had also spelled out the impending impact of strip mining on his region’s broader economy: “What about the jobs that will be lost if the ...

President Donald Trump took to the White House podium to boost one of his favorite energy sources. “We’re ending Joe Biden’s ...

Thomas, West Virginia, is an ideal launchpad for all kinds of outdoor fun. Read about where to stay, shop, eat and have fun.

West Virginia employed the most miners at 14,000 ... during the Carter administration to restore land damaged by strip mining and reclaim abandoned and damaged minelands. Ending the MSHA leases ...

The Mine Safety and Health Administration website stated that the accident was due to ‘Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall.’ ...

Safety laws and their enforcement played a significant role before and after the Upper Big Branch mine in southern West Virginia blew up 15 years ago Saturday, killing 29 of Stewart's co-workers.

There also are four offices slated to close in Pennsylvania; two apiece in California, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia ... land damaged by strip mining and reclaim abandoned ...