A special series from Grist and The Texas Tribune
Captured by Coal
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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.
In This Series
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Big coal gave a tiny Texas town free land. There’s a major catch.
Big coal gave a tiny Texas town free land. There’s a major catch.
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Texas signed off on the restoration of this old coal mine. Now a leaky landfill is contaminating groundwater.
Texas signed off on the restoration of this old coal mine. Now a leaky landfill is contaminating groundwater.
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Texas coal companies are leaving behind contaminated land. The state is letting them.
Texas coal companies are leaving behind contaminated land. The state is letting them.