Apr 14 Economy New Research: Reclamation of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells, Mine Sites Could Create Thousands of Jobs In Central Appalachia an estimated 538,000 unplugged oil and gas wells and 853,393 acres of abandoned mine lands sit unreclaimed, often polluting the air and water, and presenting public safety threats. But according to two new reports from the regional think tank Ohio River Valley Institute, these sites that now pose serious health risks to […] By Katie Myers Apr 14 Economy New Research: Reclamation of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells, Mine Sites Could Create Thousands of Jobs Katie Myers
Mar 22 Energy & Environment Blackjewel Bankruptcy Leaves Damaged Lands, Miners’ Compensation In Limbo The Blackjewel bankruptcy case has been ongoing since the summer of 2019 when Blackjewel, LLC abruptly collapsed, leaving over 2,000 miners in Wyoming, Kentucky and West Virginia without their jobs, their benefits, or their final paychecks. In protest, Kentucky miners spent much of that summer camped on the railroad tracks to the mine, blocking the […] By Katie Myers Mar 22 Energy & Environment Blackjewel Bankruptcy Leaves Damaged Lands, Miners’ Compensation In Limbo Katie Myers
Jul 2 Economy RECLAIM Act To Boost Coal Communities Passes House As Part Of Infrastructure Bill The House of Representatives Wednesday passed a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that includes two provisions that would specifically help coal-reliant communities in the Ohio Valley. The bill, called the Moving Forward Act, includes funding for roads and bridges, rural broadband, drinking water system repairs, renewable energy, and affordable housing, all of which Democrats say would […] By Sydney Boles Jul 2 Economy RECLAIM Act To Boost Coal Communities Passes House As Part Of Infrastructure Bill Sydney Boles
Nov 14 Economy Groups Say Smart Reclamation Of Mine Lands Could Be “Appalachia’s New Deal” From solar farms in Virginia to a green energy subdivision in Kentucky, a new report by a group of regional advocacy organizations highlights 20 ready-made projects across the Ohio Valley that could give abandoned mining operations that were never cleaned up a second life, and create new economic opportunity across the region. In the report, […] By Brittany Patterson Nov 14 Economy Groups Say Smart Reclamation Of Mine Lands Could Be “Appalachia’s New Deal” Brittany Patterson
Feb 28 Health Help On Tap For Troubled Water System In Coal Country A water system in eastern Kentucky that was on the verge of collapse could soon get much needed improvements. Many Martin County, Kentucky, residents were without water for long periods this winter. The crisis drew attention amid a national discussion about infrastructure priorities, and put a spotlight on the sort of water woes that are […] By Benny Becker Feb 28 Health Help On Tap For Troubled Water System In Coal Country Benny Becker
May 12 Economy Mending Mining Country: Three Ways Trump Could Help Miners And Coal Communities At a March ceremony to sign an executive order reversing Obama-era environmental regulations, coal miners were arranged on stage around President Donald Trump as he took up his pen. “You know what it says, right?” Trump asked the miners. “You’re going back to work.” From his campaign rallies to White House events, President Donald Trump […] By Benny Becker , Glynis Board , , Jeff Young and Becca Schimmel May 12 Economy Mending Mining Country: Three Ways Trump Could Help Miners And Coal Communities Benny Becker, Glynis Board, , Jeff Young and Becca Schimmel