For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more ...

A conviction against a mining giant stemming from the horrific crush death of a father of two has been set aside after a ...

Step back in time as we venture into a century-old railroad tunnel, carved deep through stone and history. Hidden within, a visible coal seam reveals the area's rich industrial past, offering a ...

Two men live and work in very different worlds — one above the earth, in the dust and machines of an opencast pit; the other ...

Other, lesser-known towns were often just as raucous as Tombstone and Deadwood. Jerome, Arizona, for example, was once called "the wickedest town in the West" because of its proliferation of bars, ...

Beneath cities and landscapes around the world, there are places most people were never meant to see. Old tunnels, shelters, ...

Researchers argue that 300GW of solar energy could be produced at Mpumalanga’s old mines and those closing in the next decade ...

The “Comprehensive Offshore Resource Enhancement Act” is meant to promote offshore energy development. The House Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday approved several bills that provoked sharp ...

With the help of laser sensors, drones and a robot dog, workers are preparing to re-enter one of Queensland's largest ...

Decades after underground coal mining all but ended in Eastern Pennsylvania, residents of certain areas continue today to ...

Discover unforgettable hidden food gems across New Mexico—from tamale windows to mesa-top stews, only locals know these spots ...

Chris Attrell takes us through Wyoming's ghost towns, from the coal mining relic of Gebo to the tiny, historic stop of Shawnee, revealing their captivating stories and forgotten pasts.