Jan. 5, 2006— -- Out of one of the toughest and most dangerous jobs in the world have come generations of powerful stories, almost all hinging on life and death and the suspense of waiting. "You ...

The film discusses the critical health and safety issues in underground coal mining, emphasizing the high fatality rates and the need for improved safety measures. It highlights the importance of ...

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A new way of seeing the history of anthracite coal mining brought Pam Hummell of the Grove City Historical Society to the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour in Scranton. "It was ...

Fairmont State University has partnered with Brazilian movie producer Andreza Araújo to host the U.S. premiere of “A Day to Remember,” a documentary about the Farmington No. 9 mining disaster that ...

For more than twenty years, MidAmerican Energy has been investing in renewable energy in Iowa, but the company still operates five coal-fired power plants in the state. A new documentary, Iowa’s Dirty ...

A geology field trip will take participants into a historic coal mine and a fossil site on Saturday, May 3, according to a community announcement. Led by geologist Jeri Jones, the trip, “Exploring ...

The Chattanooga Daily Times headline on Tuesday, July 21, 1891, ‘The Coal Creek War the Sole Topic of Discussion Yesterday’, reflected the impact of the regional conflict between coal miners, prison ...