Historians discussed the history of the Appalachian region, coal use, and energy politics. This program was part of Purdue University’s American Political History conference with professors…
500 viewsWall Street Journal’s Shane Shifflett discussed how the transition from coal to green energy is impacting jobs in different parts of the country.
279 viewsIn this portion of the U.S. Energy Association day-long forum on the state of the energy industry, experts discussed the future of geothermal, liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal, methanol…
308 viewsIn this portion of the U.S. Energy Association day-long forum on the state of the energy industry, petroleum, wind, solar, and coal energy experts spoke about the demand and outlook for…
243 viewsCecil Roberts, international president of the United Mine Workers of America, spoke at the National Press Club about the coal industry. He talked about the Trump administration, climate…
165 viewsCoal mining played a major role in the development of Sheridan, Wyoming, and the surrounding area. Sheridan County Museum Executive Director Mikayla Larrow, shared how the coal industry shaped the makeup of…
400 viewsAuthor and documentary filmmaker Tom Hansell talked about After Coal: Stories of Survival in Appalachia and Wales in which he reported on coal communities in central Appalachia and South…
782 viewsBenjamin Storrow talked about the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke Obama administration coal power emissions rules.
340 viewsThe International Energy Agency’s Gas, Coal and Power Markets Division Head Peter Fraser spoke about his organization’s 2017 study and forecast of coal use around the globe. He discussed specific…
287 viewsRobert Murray talked about the future of the coal industry and story of his Murray Energy Corporation company. Topics included the number of workers he employees, his own career in coal mining, and Obama…
1,015 viewsNick Mullins talked about his experience as a former coal miner who turned to writing and activism on behalf of miners and Appalachian communities. Topics included his family’s history in coal mining, his…
1,059 viewsVivian Stockman talked about the environmental impact of coal mining in Appalachia. She said her group, the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, began 30 years prior when a group of citizens banded together to fight German…
658 viewsRepresentative Bill Johnson (R-OH) talked about federal regulation of the coal industry. Topics included the federal government’s role in coal miners' health benefits, and his involvement in effort to repeal…
314 viewsJeff LeFleur talked about American Electric Power, which operates coal, wind, and solar plants for 5.4 million customers across an 11-state area. He also explained how coal plants work. The May 9, 2017…
291 viewsManuel Quinones gave an overview of the coal industry in the United States. Topics included the different types of coal and mines around the nation, regulatory issues and market conditions, the threat of renewable…
622 viewsSenate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-DE) and members of the committee reacted to President Trump’s executive action to roll back the Obama…
1,024 viewsPresident Trump signed an executive order at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters aimed at rolling back the Obama administration’s efforts to combat climate change. The order called…
2,012 viewsSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) touted President Trump’s expected executive order rolling back some environmental rules regarding energy production, specifically coal.
191 viewsPresident Trump signed H.J. Res. 38, a bill repealing the Interior Department’s stream protection rule. The rule was created to prevent coal mining waste in drinking water and streams…
3,075 viewsSenators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Heidi Hetkamp (D-ND) offered their support for Republican efforts to roll back some Obama administration rules and regulations regarding the disposal of coal…
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