Coal Mining

An Australian court has refused permission for the creation of a coking-coal mine in New South Wales on the grounds that it would adversely contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and would set back the fight against climate change. Legal scholars are hailing the decision as a "hugely...

From the administration’s perspective, the long-declining coal mining sector is looking rosy. “Since the fourth quarter of last year until most recently, we’ve added almost 50,000 jobs in the coal sector,” Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said...

You don't have to look too far to see that America's energy landscape is evolving. Coal is still king for the moment, but its crown is being challenged. Coal continues to be a major source of energy in the U.S. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the nation...