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West Virginia Legislature

Despite concerns about power bills and property rights, lawmakers race to prop up the coal industry

by Tre Spencer and Henry Culvyhouse March 10th, 2026March 10th, 2026

Between tax cuts and reducing regulations for the coal industry, several pieces of legislation are moving quickly between the House and the Senate.

West Virginia Legislature

As other states push back on rising power bills, West Virginia lawmakers commit to coal

by Tre Spencer March 3rd, 2026March 3rd, 2026

Coal Communities Accuse Congress of Breaking Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Mine Lands

by Kiley Bense, Inside Climate News January 13th, 2026January 13th, 2026

Retiring UMWA President Cecil Roberts talks about where the coalfields have been and where they could be going.

by Ken Ward Jr. October 27th, 2025

Power companies are asking to cut their solar incentive amid another rate hike

by Sarah Elbeshbishi June 29th, 2025

News

Trump said he would end the ‘war on coal.’ His tariffs will likely hurt the industry.

by Tre Spencer April 23rd, 2025April 23rd, 2025

As Trump promotes ‘clean beautiful coal,’ a lit cigarette above a West Virginia coal mine leaves a woman fighting for her life

by James Bruggers, InsideClimate News April 15th, 2025April 15th, 2025

West Virginians face soaring electricity costs. To prop up coal, lawmakers could make it even worse.

by Sarah Elbeshbishi March 25th, 2025April 12th, 2025

Q&A: U.S. Senate candidates Justice and Elliott differ on fentanyl and fossil fuels policies

by Erin Beck October 25th, 2024October 28th, 2024

A two-lane road is pictured with pavement slipping down a hillside

Southern Wayne and northern Mingo have been hit hard by the decline of coal. For the people left, it’s a struggle to move forward.

by Henry Culvyhouse September 20th, 2024October 11th, 2024