Tag: coal

Administration announces $625 million for coal plant life-extensions while Interior opens 13.1 million acres for leasing and EPA scraps pollution limits; advocates warn the public will “pay the price” through higher bills, dirtier air and stalled clean energy.

Ireland became the sixth country in Europe to end its use of coal with an additional 23 European countries committing to a cleaner energy future.

Led by small- to medium-sized businesses, the projects will address crucial vulnerabilities in the country’s energy supply chain.

The leak was contained and the company said that “the million gallons is more than we’ve had [in past events],” but it is committed to continuing to monitor for potential impacts to water and wildlife.

Everyone talks about ending fossil fuel production, but almost no one is doing anything about it.

The G7 countries goal is to “phase out existing unabated coal power generation in our energy systems during the first half of 2030s.”

Activists know better: Nonviolent direct action gets the goods.

An open letter was sent to 50 banks asking them to end “business as usual” practices.

“The coal industry has benefited from lax pollution controls for decades, and we are pleased that the EPA is finally requiring the industry to stop dumping toxic pollutants into our waterways.”

“There’s a huge opportunity here to invest in coal communities, build local economic resilience and save money in the process.”