In a poetic twist of environmental justice, the former Starfire Mine in Talcum, Kentucky prepares for an extraordinary rebirth. Once a symbol of coal-driven energy, the site is poised to become one of the nation’s largest renewable power projects. A consortium of global power producer BrightNight, electric vehicle behemoth Rivian, and environmental stalwart The Nature Conservancy invests $1 billion to create the Starfire Renewable Energy Center. From Black Gold to Golden Sun The center will boast an 800 MW capacity, translating into clean power for more than 170,000 households annually. Its groundbreaking development on a former coal mining site showcases … Continue reading A Twist of Environmental Justice: How a Former Coal Mine is Powering Kentucky’s Renewable Future