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The Achilles’ heel of Biden's climate plan? Coal miners

The Achilles’ heel of Biden's climate plan? Coal miners

Unions representing other workers affected by climate legislation have struck deals, but opposition from coal miners has persisted, complicating the path to enactment.
Paul Krugman: Getting real about coal and climate
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Paul Krugman: Getting real about coal and climate

A document from the United Mine Workers offers reason to hope.
‘The coal industry is back,' Trump proclaimed. It wasn't
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‘The coal industry is back,' Trump proclaimed. It wasn't

The demise of coal-fired power plants in Arizona and Kentucky shows how the president, despite promises to restore jobs, failed to counter the forces decimating the industry.
“No pay, we stay." A look back at miners' protest that rocked Appalachia
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“No pay, we stay." A look back at miners' protest that rocked Appalachia

A year ago a group of out-of-work miners climbed onto railroad tracks and into local lore. The Blackjewel protest put a spotlight on coal country's crisis.
Consol wants a competitor liquidated, angering the miner’s union
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Consol wants a competitor liquidated, angering the miner’s union

Consol Energy Inc. has drawn the wrath of two of the coal industry’s loudest voices: Murray Energy and the United Mine Workers of America. Murray...
Congress reaches deal to prop up coal miners' pension fund
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Congress reaches deal to prop up coal miners' pension fund

The long-sought measure, which transfers federal funds to the 1974 UMWA pension plan, could be signed by Mr. Trump by the end of the week.
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