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Don Blankenship

West Virginia’s former ‘King of Coal’ goes on trial

Justice

It’s a rough time for coal company CEOs: Coal in the US it’s now in a precipitous decline, undercut by cheaper natural gas from fracking and concerns about its dangers to climate and health. But it’s an even rougher time for Don Blankenship, the former CEO of Massey Energy, who could spend years in prison for his role in the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine disaster.

Energy company reaches federal settlement in connection to Upper Big Branch mine disaster

Global Politics

Massey Energy blamed for West Virginia mining disaster

Business, Economics and Jobs

Record Settlement in West Virginia Mining Explosion

Report: Massey Energy to Blame for West Virginia Mining Disaster

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Uncovering causes of West Virginia mine explosion

Business, Economics and Jobs

We look behind Monday’s coal mine explosion that killed 25 and left 4 miners trapped in Montcoal, W. Va., into the Massey corporation, which owns the mine.

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Considering mine safety after W. Va. blast

Environment

Monday night’s explosion at a mine in West Virginia left 25 dead and four more miners missing underground. Rescue operations were stalled yesterday because conditions were deemed too dangerous. What can be done to make mining safer?

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Mining company has history of accidents

Global Politics

Massey Energy has been plagued by safety violations over the years, including recent reports of ventilation problems, drill dust violations and inadequate air quality. We look more closely at this mine and the effects of the explosion on the community.

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Mine safety questions arise following explosion

Environment

25 miners are dead after an explosion tore through a coal mine in West Virginia’s Raleigh County. The mine is owned by the Massey Energy company, which, according to news reports, has a history of safety problems.

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