Illinois Senate Bill 2408 says a lot about the future of coal In Illinois, but is this truly the best idea? 2L staffer, Ashley Dragan, discusses this bill and the issues it brings while weighing the pros and cons of going green.
The Rising Cost of Reclaiming Kentucky
Kentucky’s declining coal industry has dealt the state with an unwanted mess. Abrupt shutdowns and improperly reclaimed mines have left Appalachia looking for answers. In this post, staffer Brent House analyzes the problems associated with the fading industry and looks to the new administration for guidance and relief.
More than a Paycheck: Harlan County Miners' Fight to Save the Coal Industry
Black Lung = Disability and Death, So Why are Legislators Making this Issue so Complicated?
In this editorial piece, author Neil Kearns discusses a recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that highlights the precarious position miners and their estates find themselves in when seeking compensation under the amendments to the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA). Kearns questions Congress’ inaction and stresses the importance of legislators taking steps to improve the lives of those living in coal country.
The ‘War on Coal’ or the ‘War on Health’?
Fighting Against Fossil Fuels: The Reprise of Nuclear Power
Nuclear power plants, especially small, single reactor plants in competitive electricity markets, have struggled financially for years. This financial struggle has many contributing factors, including fear of nuclear meltdown, the exorbitant start-up cost of a nuclear power plant, and most importantly, environmental sanctions put in place by state and Federal governments. However, nuclear power plants generate nearly twenty percent of America’s electricity and are critical reliability components that contribute to both the stability and integrity of the system.