Tag: coal
Deadly oil spill leaves Indonesian Bay ‘like a gas station’
Hundreds of locals have reported health issues including difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting from the smell of fuel and black smoke.
The ultimate blow back universe
In other words, President Donald Trump has dedicated himself to nailing humanity to a cross of coal.
Coal lobbyist hosted fundraisers for senators evaluating his nomination for top...
Andrew Wheeler raised funds for Republican senators on the committee that makes the preliminary decision on confirming appointments to the agency.
EPA holding its only public hearing on clean power plan repeal...
The EPA will receive online comments about its proposal and any requests for additional public meetings until Jan. 16.
Oregon and Washington join 20 countries to phase out coal by...
"Phasing out coal power is good news for the climate, for our health and for our kids."
DOE proposes outrageous, massive coal and nuclear bailout
If adopted, the proposal would essentially ensure that coal and nuclear plants in regions encompassing most of the country continue to run even where they are too expensive to compete in the energy market.
The war on renewables begins: Department of Energy’s report pushes for...
The report is clearly out of touch with what many energy experts have agreed on: renewable energy is the future.
As US coal exports swell, Trump admin facilitates major deal with...
The Trump administration recently helped broker a major coal export deal between Pennsylvania-based coal production company Xcoal Energy and Ukranian company Centrenergo PJSC.
Power to the people: Wyoming residents reject first new coal mine...
Blocking a new coal mine shows the power of the public.
Citizens begin reclaiming coal country after decades of corporate land grabs
But figuring out who owns abandoned mines in Appalachia is harder than you’d think.
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Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after gutting government services and dodging oversight
Musk’s chaotic 130-day tenure ends with lasting damage to federal agencies, threats to global aid, and deep conflicts of interest that watchdogs say will haunt public institutions for years.
The corrosive delusion of progress and the American dream
Most crises trace back to identifiable decisions and actions. Even the lead-up to the two world wars could have been disrupted numerous...
Death, sexual violence and human trafficking: Fallout from US aid withdrawal hits the world’s...
Exclusive State Department records show: As the Trump administration abandons its humanitarian commitments, diplomats are reporting that the cuts have led to violence and instability while undermining anti-terrorism initiatives.
How bad does it have to get before the DNC declares an emergency?
Right now, the Democratic Party appears to be stuck between Little Rock and a hard place.
Family sues fossil fuel giants for wrongful death in first climate disaster case of...
In a legal first, a Washington state woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against some of the world’s largest fossil fuel...