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In a boom town gone bust, a recreation center becomes a burden
by
Will Walkey
May 6, 2024
When times were good, Hanna, Wyoming, built a giant rec center for coal workers. Now with just 700 residents, the town can't afford upkeep.
U.S. carbon emissions fell in 2023, mainly thanks to natural gas displacing coal at power plants
by
Henry Epp
Feb 22, 2024
Emissions from transportation, on the other hand, were up.
Why are China and India still burning so much coal?
by
Henry Epp
Jul 31, 2023
A new report from the International Energy Agency shows global demand for coal reached a record level in 2022 — and it’s not likely to go down any time soon.
Biden administration seeks to boost carbon capture in power plants
by
Lily Jamali
May 11, 2023
The goal is to remove 90% of industry emissions by 2035.
As natural gas prices fall, coal's comeback may be short-lived
by
Lily Jamali
Dec 30, 2022
The coal industry filled a gap in the global energy mix after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent natural gas prices to record highs.
War in Ukraine disrupts Europe's green energy plans for the moment
Dec 27, 2022
The conflict has forced the continent to rely on coal.
Coal makes a comeback as Europe tries to avoid an energy emergency
by
Lily Jamali
Oct 19, 2022
Analysts say the U.S. coal industry hasn't been able to fully capitalize on the surge in demand
For public good, not for profit.
Study finds persistent coal ash pollution in lakes
by
Lily Jamali
Oct 3, 2022
Climate events like more intense hurricanes are spreading the byproduct of burning coal to water used for drinking and recreation.
Some African countries are benefiting from EU members' search for new energy sources
Jul 19, 2022
South Africa has seen a boom in coal exports. But critics say European countries shouldn't keep feeding their coal habit.
Coal's comeback threatens global goals for fighting climate change
Jul 5, 2022
Countries are turning back to less expensive but carbon-heavy coal because of rising energy costs and Russia's war in Ukraine.