I AM writing this column from Lyme Regis on the south coast of England, a place very dear to my broken heart, and not just because I am a fossil hunter. My late wife and I spent many a happy holiday ...
Across coal country, the same toxic sludge and rust-colored water that once symbolized the end of an industry is starting to look like the beginning of something else. Buried in coal ash ponds, mine ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Millions of tons of coal ash left over from burning the planet’s dirtiest fossil fuel are sitting in ponds and landfills, able to ...
Engineers from Monash University are saying they have found a better way to strengthen critical minerals and rare earths supply in Australia by recycling. A report by the university claims that coal ...
A recent study published in Engineering presents a novel method for addressing the environmental challenges posed by coal mining, specifically focusing on the treatment of coal mine goafs, utilization ...
US coal ash holds significant rare earth mineral reserves. These valuable elements are crucial for modern technologies and ...
The researchers found that even coal mining waste, which is full of silica and inorganic materials, can be made into a carbon/graphite composite that works as a battery anode.
A new study shows that coal mine waste, often seen as an environmental problem, can actually help create stronger, longer-lasting biochar that locks carbon in soil and supports cleaner environments.
Through a new process that turns coal waste into a material that can power electric cars, Oak Ridge National Laboratory has a unique opportunity to return energy-producing jobs to Appalachians who ...
Across Appalachia, rust-colored water seeps from abandoned coal mines, staining rocks orange and coating stream beds with metals. These acidic discharges, known as acid mine drainage, are among the ...