Coal mines were dangerous for all workers. Collapsing mines, suffocation, gas poisoning, explosions, and heavy machinery accidents were daily dangers. Before electricity, men often worked standing ...

One of the most common forms of carbon monoxide exposure occurs through unvented space heaters. This is due to the fact that unvented space heaters use combustible fuel as well as indoor air for ...

HARRISBURG, Pa.— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice today of its intent to sue Talen Energy Corporation and Brunner Island, LLC, for failing to mitigate toxic pollution risks ...

While she doesn't know if the coal-burning byproduct played any role, his death inspired her mission. "Generational poisoning is what it is," she said. "You need to take this seriously.

Contaminants from mountaintop removal even poison the drinking water of downstream communities ... The forests destroyed in the process no longer store carbon, and the burning of the coal that's mined ...