An in-depth look at the environmental impact of Illinois mining and reclamation efforts. For nearly a century, Illinois was one of the top coal producing states. While mining is greatly diminished ...

Cordero Rojo was also awarded the 2026 Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award from the DEQ. This award is given annually to Wyoming coal and noncoal mine operators who show exceptional achievement in ...

The mining industry has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, driven by growing recognition of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Sustainable mining practices ...

Decades after underground coal mining all but ended in Eastern Pennsylvania, residents of certain areas continue today to face a hidden danger: mine subsidence. Gaping holes sometimes open without ...

The garden in the middle of a 35,000-acre former mine is supplying thousands of pounds of fresh produce to families in three counties that have few grocery stores. Volunteer gardeners, from left, Ava ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Evidence abounds across Montana of the ruinous environmental legacy of cyanide-based open-pit ...

DONIE — Five homeschoolers pick fist-size garlic cloves, green jalapeños, strawberries, squash and kale on a breezy Thursday morning in late June. They’re volunteering at a local food garden where ...