Coal is being kept on life support, not because it’s the best or cheapest option, but because of political commitments to an industry long past its prime.
The debate centers on how best to balance historic uses of public lands—grazing, mining, timber, energy production, recreation—with conservation imperatives.
The concerns over unknown contamination sources, potential exposure pathways beyond just drinking water, and historical exposures remain on many minds.
Producer prices fell in August, but construction input costs climbed as metals and diesel rose. With jobs revised lower, contractors face uneven pressures closing out 2025.
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