Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:35:02 GMT
As domestic use of coal slows and gas resources expand so rapidly that prices have plummeted to historic lows, the nation's fossil fuel giants are looking across the ocean for a solution.
As domestic use of coal slows and gas resources expand so rapidly that prices have plummeted to historic lows, the nation's fossil fuel giants are looking across the ocean for a solution.
Monday, June 17 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:19:37 GMT
Justices annulled the law license of H. John Rogers after he filed a false mental hygiene complaint against a Wetzel County businessman.
Justices annulled the law license of a New Martinsville attorney and former state Supreme Court candidate after he filed a false mental hygiene complaint against a Wetzel County businessman.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:11:52 GMT
The new law requires drillers to disclose chemicals they use in hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas and to test water before and after drilling as well as hold the companies liable for contamination.
The new law requires drillers to disclose chemicals they use in hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas and to test water before and after drilling as well as hold the companies liable for contamination.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:04 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:04:51 GMT
Worth an estimated $1.7 billion, Jim Justice is a prominent member of Lewisburg, but his coal operations are struggling as business owners have filed at least nine lawsuits since late 2011.
Worth an estimated $1.7 billion, Jim Justice is a prominent member of Lewisburg, but his coal operations are struggling as business owners have filed at least nine lawsuits since late 2011.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:57:15 GMT
VICKI SMITH Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Arch Coal is preparing to re-argue key points in a long-running battle over the Environmental Protection Agency's retroactive veto of a water pollution
Arch Coal is preparing to re-argue key points in a long-running battle over the Environmental Protection Agency's retroactive veto of a water pollution permit for a massive West Virginia strip mine.
Sunday, June 16 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-06-16 10:00:04 GMT
In West Virginia the surface transportation system is our most important utility (something useful to or designed for use by the public, from Webster's New World Dictionary).
In West Virginia the surface transportation system is our most important utility (something useful to or designed for use by the public, from Webster's New World Dictionary).
Monday, June 17 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:15:41 GMT
The program is composed of five courses that introduce students to social media and digital tools and teach them how to use those skills to promote a business or organization.
The program is composed of five courses that introduce students to social media and digital tools and teach them how to use those skills to promote a business or organization.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:56:46 GMT
WHEELING, WV (AP) — Lawmakers studying children and poverty are planning to hear from the public this week on housing issues during interim meetings in Wheeling this week.
WHEELING, WV (AP) — Lawmakers studying children and poverty are planning to hear from the public this week on housing issues. Legislators will be convening interim meetings in Wheeling from Wednesday through Friday.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:46:40 GMT
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Twelve demonstrators have been arrested following a protest by mine workers and their supporters in a dispute with St. Louis-based Patriot Coal.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Twelve demonstrators have been arrested following a protest by mine workers and their supporters in a dispute with St. Louis-based Patriot Coal.
Friday, June 14 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-06-14 20:20:15 GMT
Drilling mud, sludge, and some other shale wastes would be subject to radioactivity testing; classification of drill cuttings is in question. Some hope to separate measure from budget bill entirely.
Drilling mud, sludge, and some other shale wastes would be subject to radioactivity testing; classification of drill cuttings is in question. Some hope to separate measure from budget bill entirely.
Monday, June 17 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:34:50 GMT
BUCKHANNON, WV (AP) — Construction of a West Virginia Army National Guard readiness center in Buckhannon is expected to be completed in August 2014, about three months ahead of schedule.
BUCKHANNON, WV (AP) — Construction of a West Virginia Army National Guard readiness center in Buckhannon is expected to be completed in August 2014, about three months ahead of schedule.
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