Mining Flattened Parts of Appalachia by 40 Percent

Knocking the tops off mountains also has altered water flow and made it more susceptible to pollution.

Feb 9, 2016 05:11 PM ET //

Knocking the tops off mountains also has altered water flow and made it more susceptible to pollution. Continue reading →

Jan 28, 2016 07:00 AM ET //

Here are some obscure substances that we couldn't do without.

Dec 14, 2015 03:40 PM ET //

Traces of the toxic element are floating across the ocean and getting into the ice. Continue reading →

Nov 12, 2015 07:00 AM ET //

Here are some spots on the planet where humans have really dug in.

Sep 1, 2015 01:30 PM ET //

A new map shows nearly 65,000 inactive mines--but many more are out there, posing environmental hazards.

Aug 27, 2015 03:54 PM ET //

One spectacular toxic mine waste leak in Colorado is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Continue reading →

Aug 17, 2015 08:00 AM ET //

Nations are trying to stake claims to mineral and energy wealth at the top of the world. Continue reading →

Aug 13, 2015 01:30 PM ET //

Peru leads South America in gold production and ranks fifth globally, but authorities say 20 percent of its exported gold comes from clandestine mines. Continue reading →

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