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Frigid Weather Stresses US Electric Grid

U.S. electric grid operators on Saturday stepped up precautions to avoid rotating blackouts, as frigid weather hitting half of the country's population stressed their operations.

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Severe Winter Weather Across Large Portions of the Country, Natural Gas Prices Increasing

Natural gas daily spot prices at the benchmark Henry Hub rose sharply over the past week, reaching nearly $8.15 per million British thermal units on January 22 as colder weather increased demand for space heating across the country.

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The Trump Administration Has a New Mascot

Introducing Coalie, the perfect metaphor for the administration’s fossil fuel revival.

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Safe Harbor Coal Washing Plant: Turning Susquehanna Silt into Electricity

With its four major hydroelectric dams and a pumped-storage facility at Muddy Run, the Lower Susquehanna River is often described as a working river. In the twentieth century, some of that work took an unlikely form.

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Please Save the Date: 46th Annual WV Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium

Please SAVE THE DATE and begin making plans to attend the 46th Annual West Virginia Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium, taking place May 5-6, 2026.

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Join Us at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 – Enjoy 20% Off Registration

We’re excited to share an exclusive opportunity for you to attend CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026—the largest construction trade show in North America—with a special 20% discount on registration.

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Coal Cornerstone Corner
Why Are We Still Closing Coal Plants?

The warnings come from the organizations responsible for assuring reliable electric power.

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History of Longwall Coal Mining Mechanization

What prompted me to write this type of book is based on my involvement with Longwall Coal Mining starting in 1966 as a 15 year old kid working in a mine over 2000 feet deep in the Valleys of Wales.

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