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West Virginia officials, groups react to Trump executive orders aimed at boosting coal

Here's what officials in West Virginia had to say following President Donald Trump's executive orders aimed at boosting coal, as well as a statement from one of the organizations that this order may impact.

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Trump signs executive orders to revitalize coal industry as a major U.S. power source

President Trump signed executive orders to streamline coal production, bypassing environmental reviews and undoing efforts to curb pollution.

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Restarting Coal Plants After Trump's Executive Orders Makes No Economic Sense, Report Says

The median age of the retired plants is 56 years and as coal plants age, maintenance costs also rise, subsequently pushing up generation costs. In addition to these costs, any uni

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On This Day: West Virginia coal mine explosion kills 29

On April 5, 2010, an explosion in a coal mine near Montcoal, in West Virginia's Raleigh County, killed 29 workers.

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Trump touted his coal production order. Environmentalists say it will harm Americans’ health and wallets

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ramping up American coal production this week - but environmental ...

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Voices from coal country say closures of MSHA offices will endanger mine safety

Stanley “Goose” Stewart, who survived the Upper Big Branch coal mine disaster that killed 29 workers 15 years ago Saturday, ...

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House committee discusses bill to streamline hiring of West Virginia mine safety personnel

Senate Bill 883 was discussed in the House Energy and Public Works Committee on Monday.This bill would give the director of West Virginia's Office of Miners Hea ...

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‘Significant downsizing’ happening at NIOSH in Morgantown: UMWA

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is laying off hundreds of workers, according to the United Mine ...

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PROGRESS 2025: Construction to resume on King Coal Highway near Bluefield

Construction will soon be underway on another section of the King Coal Highway near. Former Gov. Jim Justice joined local and state officials last November for what was largely a ceremonial ...

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Families, community pay respects to those killed in West Virginia mine disaster 15 years ago

It's been 15 years since the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster in West Virginia. Family members and others from the community ...

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