West Midlands in 1984 - when the miners' strike tore communities apart
Arthur Scargill, the NUM President, was a man ready to wage a fierce and bitter campaign to protect his members' jobs ...
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Mining is necessary, but must be done responsibly, Idaho Conservation League report says
A new report from the league provides guidance on balancing the demand for minerals with protecting Idaho’s environment.
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Century-Old Railroad Tracks In Lincoln Park Are Being Removed, But Their History Remains
“Trains delivered boxcars of malt, barley, hops and coal to the breweries ... “It’s something I’m grateful to have photos of as well.” Nowell, who still lives on the North Side, remembered the days ...
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Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry brightens spirits
Located in Chicago, The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s “Christmas Around the World” and “Holidays of Light” ...
Arborglyphs – Basque immigrant sheepherders left their marks on aspen trees in the American West
Herders carved names, slogans, nude silhouettes and more into the trees around them during lonely seasons in the mountains.
Neglect of Phillip pool looks like part of a larger, more insidious plan
Last day of 2024 and I wanted to go for a final swim for the year at Phillip pool, only to be turned away. The lifeguard hadn ...
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Photos: Sen. Joe Manchin's political career, through the years
W.Va., who is retiring from the Senate on Jan. 3, 2025 after 14 years. Manchin has also served as West Virginia's governor ...