Now a new and perhaps even more vexing concern has emerged: Highway sinkholes stemming from long-abandoned mines. Three sinkholes have opened up along I-80 in Wharton since late December.

State officials are aware of about 2,700 sites where mining or prospecting took place in the Garden State. The state Department of Environmental Protection lists 588 abandoned mines in its ...

Exploring abandoned mines offers an unforgettable peek into the fascinating history of mining in the U.S. From narrow tunnels deep underground to stunning geological formations, these tours provide a ...

A large source of Colorado’s water pollution is abandoned mine waste, which Salidan Jason Willis, director of Trout Unlimited’s Western Abandoned Mine Program, presented March 2 for the Central ...

A version of this story was originally published on Jan. 17, 2025. Drivers on Interstate 80 long have grappled with gridlock, sun glare and other unavoidable headaches of traveling in a densely ...

Repurposing with Purpose: Land Betterment transforms abandoned industrial sites into vibrant community assets, addressing environmental and social challenges simultaneously. Container Homes as ...

Is building an apartment above a mineshaft inherently a bad idea? With 588 abandoned mines throughout northern New Jersey, the Avalon apartments are far from the only structures built in proximity ...

Still, Ryugyong Hotel remains a subject of international fascination. Here's the story behind the abandoned skyscraper that dominates the capital city's skyline. Construction on the Ryugyong Hotel ...

We got a warmup Saturday, but March's winds will keep things chilly these next few days, according to AccuWeather. On Sunday, ...