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Coal
It's economics, not policy, that's hurting the coal industry
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 8, 2021
One energy analyst says "the reality is that the marketplace is attacking coal."
IEA's World Energy Outlook provides plan for shift to renewable energy
by
David Brancaccio
, Jasmine Garsd
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 13, 2020
The IEA said, under current conditions, renewables are expected to overtake coal as the primary means of producing electricity by 2025.
Spain's coal industry is shutting down unprofitable plants
Oct 8, 2020
Spanish energy providers decided that refitting coal plants to reduce carbon emissions and meet EU regulations was too expensive.
The U.S. consumed more renewable energy than coal in 2019
by
Nova Safo
May 29, 2020
It's the first time that's happened since 1885.
Senate confirmation process begins this week for EPA chief
by
Scott Tong
Jan 15, 2019
Andrew Wheeler is expected to face tough questions about his former role as a lobbyist for the fossil fuel industry.
New U.S. coal consumption figures show industry’s decline
Dec 5, 2018
Economic forces will determine the future of coal, even if environmental regulations are loosened.
Are Republicans softening on carbon taxes?
by
Jed Kim
Sep 12, 2018
A few GOP lawmakers are bucking the party line by backing a tax on CO2 emissions.
For public good, not for profit.
Coal plant operating costs are a long-held secret
by
Jed Kim
Sep 7, 2018
A Washington state Superior Court judge may order the release of information a utility says contains trade secrets.
Can looser regulations save the coal industry from market forces?
by
Jed Kim
Aug 21, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency released details today of its plan to replace the Obama-era rules governing carbon emissions from power plants. The EPA’s proposals differ radically from the old Clean Power Plan. They give a lot of concessions to the coal industry. President Donald Trump has long promised to end what he calls the “war […]
Trump, Perry propose a lifeline for coal and nuclear sectors that critics say is unnecessary and would be harmful
by
Scott Tong
Jun 5, 2018
The latest directive would allow the Energy Department to use a complex wartime law in the interest of national security.