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Massey Energy blamed for West Virginia mining disaster

A new report says that the West Virginia coal mining disaster that killed 29 people last year was caused by negligence on the part of the mine’s owner, Massey Energy.

Report: Massey Energy to Blame for West Virginia Mining Disaster

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Mine was dangerous as safety citations piled up

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The sacrifices that coal miners make

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Mining company has history of accidents

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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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Ukraine interview

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The BBC’s Gabriel Gatehouse reports on a coal mine accident in Ukraine, where today, rescue workers announced they’d helped 23 miners to safety while others remain missing, though.