An investigation by Grist and The Texas Tribune shows how Texas has helped the struggling coal industry cut corners and avoid millions of dollars in restoration costs. Grist thanks its sponsors.

EVANSVILLE — After Alcoa Warrick Operations stared down intense public pushback from county residents over plans to expand ...

A South Texas ... plant and mine and provide us with peace of mind that the mess has been cleaned up.” San Miguel will still need to establish a timeline for shutting down the coal plant.

A South Texas coal-fired power plant will receive more than $1 billion from the U.S. Department ... “For years, folks in my county have been worried about water contamination from San Miguel’s lignite ...