Cumberland, B.C. was built on coal mining—both literally and practically. Thousands of workers were employed and millions of ...
This has enormous potential as a sustainable energy source. Schemes such as the mine water district heat network in Gateshead ...
Canada's village of Cumberland has began using abandoned coal mines to supply clean geothermal heating and cooling for homes ...
The 18th Annual Coal Miners’ Heritage Festival is Sunday, Aug. 31 in Lansford, Carbon County. A celebration of anthracite coal region history, culture, food, music and crafts, the festival goes from ...
WEST FRANKFORT — Since its inception in 1941, the Old King Coal Festival has honored the region’s coal miners and their contributions to the community. The deep-rooted celebration kicks off Thursday ...
This story was originally published by AP News. Lisa Emery loves to talk about her “boys.” With each word, the respiratory ...
Coal mining is alluring for many in rural West Virginia, not for money alone. GLEN DANIEL, W.Va., April 7, 2010— -- Charlie Athey sobbed Tuesday night as he stood before friends and family at a ...
These are the real heroes we should look up to. As a West Virginia native, I grew up around coal mining. I still remember when my grandparents had a coal house in their garage, and seeing my grandpa ...