Rep. Rick Boucher, one of the co-sponsors of the Cap and Tax (trade) bill is holding two public meetings: Public Town Meetings on Health Care Reform: Tuesday,...
Mark: We did just that at our shop. The electric bill went from $600/month to around $420 practicing conservation techniques. Lower the temp on hot water...
 For those attending, please post what kind of response you got for those of us unable to attend. Would like to hear his response on the job losses in a...
People voted for change, here is the offerings: higher electricity costs, higher gas costs, more socialism, higher taxes, but at least there is an item with...
Group, I am interested in the general opinion on coal gasification. This link: http://www.powermag.com/coal/IGCC-Update-Are-We-There-Yet_2063.html is from...
Dupont at Belle, WV, about 1958, briefly used oxygen based coal gasifier to replace syngas that had been obtained from coke ovens. There were lots of problems...
From Sept. 15 to Dec. 5, the University Museum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will host the exhibit "A Walk Through Time: Pennsylvania Coal Culture,...
A question for the group, simply, what is your take on this? Do you think that alternate science news groups have been able to reach people or is this just a...
<votes for cap-and-trade programs are extremely hazardous to their electoral health." I think a significant majority of the population currently do not see...
The current administration is trying to make "bad guys" out of ANY business that makes a profit. Currently it is Insurance Companies and Doctors. Frankly,...
Some of the points you touched on, I agree with. Between possible job loss or current lack of jobs, and Chicken Little saying the sky was falling for too long,...
Yes! They have access to research that lots of folk 100 years ago didn't have. Lead is a truly nasty heavy metal. Along with cadmium and others. One...
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Massey Energy Company announced today that a fire started at its Bandmill preparation plant in Rum Creek...
6th Annual Old Construction & Surface Mining Equipment Show The Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical Construction Equipment Association announces the 6th...
HOLDEN, W.Va. (AP) -- The chief executive of coal mining giant Massey Energy blasted supporters of climate-change legislation and other environmental issues...
UNDERGROUND Mine Superintendent. Progressive Southeast Ohio coal mining company is looking for a high integrity, strong managerial experience, people oriented...
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Several U.S. Senate Democrats, including a top leader, on Wednesday questioned whether it would be possible to vote on a climate...
You know, we already have a government run health care system in Medicare/Medicaid. If the politicians want to do something, improve both this system and the...
Coal history exhibit at IUP spotlights an important legacy Blairsville Dispatch September 11, 2009 INDIANA -- The legacy of Indiana County mining, and the...
For those interested in coal mining equipment technology: The Coal Show, 16-17-18 September at the Brush Fork Armory, Bluewell, WV. It's a showcase equipment a...
115 Miners Get Word Of Layoffs WTRF September 17, 2009 BRILLIANT -- Ohio American Energy is laying off 150 of its workers at its Brilliant Mine. Jefferson...
Boucher would not call on anyone who raised their voice during the extended talking period. He brought three people with him. Two were steadfastly on his side,...
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Massey Energy Company announced today that it has completed the acquisition of select mining assets from the...
The Historical Society of Schuylkill County is conducting a Coal heritage Tour on Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th. All are invited, you do not...
International Coal Group blames Allegheny Energy for West Virginia mine closure CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- International Coal Group has taken the unusual step...