NRDC: U.S. has made “unprecedented” shift to renewables
While natural gas plants are considered more environmentally friendly than their coal counterparts, the report notes natural gas production is linked to the emission of methane — the main component of...
View ArticleReport: Texas already on path to meeting most Clean Power Plan goals
The Clean Power Plan, the final version of which was proposed in August, is intended to reduce carbon pollution from existing power by 32 percent from their 2005 levels by 2030.
View ArticleSouthern Company and South Korean utility team up on “clean coal”
Southern Company is seeking to set the global blueprint on making clean-coal projects work.
View ArticleObama climate plan puts squeeze on coal state governor
The Obama plan puts a big target on Bullock's back as he tries to avoid the fate of other Democrats tossed on the slag heap in the nation's coal belt.
View Article‘Clean coal’ technology fails to capture world’s attention
Carbon capture entails catching the carbon emissions from a power plant or cement or steel factory and injecting them underground for permanent storage.
View ArticleTexas leads nation in both wind and natural gas power growth
Texas accounted for more than one-third of the new wind and natural gas-fired power added to the nation's electric grid this year through September.
View ArticleDozens laid off at Montana mine as coal industry slumps
"We will not sell coal for a loss and crash our company like so many others have," a company executive said.
View ArticleUnion: nearly 600 layoffs in works at Murray Energy mines
The United Mine Workers of America said Thursday that 532 of the planned layoffs would occur at five Murray mines in northern West Virginia. About 82 to 125 miners would lose jobs at each mine.
View ArticleObama administration halts new coal leases on federal land
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said Friday that companies can continue to mine coal reserves already under lease.
View ArticleObama’s Clean Power Plan can proceed pending review, appeals court rules
The plan has been challenged by more than two dozen mostly Republican-led states and allied business and industry groups tied to fossil fuels.
View ArticleDuke Energy puts Houston-based international business up for sale
North Carolina-based Duke, which is the nation's top power generator, currently runs its Central and South American power plants from Houston.
View ArticleObama vows to press ahead on Clean Power Plan after setback
Tuesday's surprising move by the court is a blow to Obama and a victory for the coalition of 27 mostly Republican-led states and industry opponents.
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