Donald Trump has championed the mining industry. But workers worry fewer regulations could endanger their safety.

Explore the legacy of coal and its enduring influence on culture, industry, and regional identity.

The federal government approved a proposed coal mine there recently. Those tracking it differ on whether it's the county's ...

Mining for new opportunities in Appalachia’s coal country Over the last few decades, American energy companies have decreased their coal production, leaving thousands of miners without jobs.

With more 100 partners already in the program, The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective makes it easy for potential new ...

At a hearing miners asked regulators to crack down on silica dust which causes lung cancer. They want rules to require more air monitoring and contain specifics about citations and fines.

President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed several changes that would affect the struggling U.S. coal industry.

It’s statistically proven that Appalachian coal miners are more likely than coal miners in general to be diagnosed with black lung due to the harder and more narrow rock, which leads to more ...

Coal refuse from mines and processing plants is typically made of fine particles too small to burn or low-quality coal.

Kentucky legislature removes workplace safety standards, passing measures that improve profits at the expense of workers’ ...

Wyoming's first new coal mine in 50 years is said to be opening soon but it won't rely on the fossil fuel to make money.

According to Candace Nelson, what are some ways to preserve the history and heritage of Appalachian food?