Coal Miners' Final Messages (1902)
Working as a coal miner in the early 20th century was incredibly dangerous. In addition to the dangers faced by miners, coal mining has a considerably detrimental impact on the environment. On May 19, 1902, a coal mine exploded near Fraterville, [...]
Item Type: Diary/Letter
Historical Era: Industrialization and Expansion (1877-1913)
An Alaskan Community Opposes Expanded Oil Drilling (2023)
ConocoPhillips is the largest producer of oil in Alaska. In 2020, the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved the company’s Willow project, allowing ConocoPhillips to drill on public land on the North Slope for three decades and to [...]
Item Type: Diary/Letter
Historical Era: Contemporary US (1976 to the present)