Judge Rules Based On Climate Change! No Coal Expansion
For the first time, a federal judge blocked expansion of a coal mine because climate change ramifications weren't considered in approving it.
US Treasury Won't Back Coal Plants Overseas (Probably)
require development banks to prioritize clean energy investments.
Even At Bargain Basement Prices, No Coal Company Bids At Auction
For the first time, not a single coal company bid in a Wyoming coal auction.
US Continues To Lease Our Coal for $1 a Ton
The antiquated coal leasing program fuels climate change and results in nothing for taxpayers but losses.
JP Morgan, Bank America, Citi Still Top Coal Financiers
Coal use is declining in the US, but banks still pumped over $20 billion in the industry last year.
Los Angeles to Go Coal-Free As It Ramps Up Renewables
LA gets 20% of its power from renewables now and will cancel contracts with two coal plants.
America's Coal Export Dilemma Intensifies
China and India are frantically building coal plants and looking to the US for imports.
CHP Can Replace Coal, Cheaply
Siting CHP at industrial sites would provide energy less expensive than coal and prevent the need for new power plants.
'Coal-Gate' Shines Spotlight on Danger to Public Lands
India and the US are auctioning public lands to single bidders, undermining their value and putting thousands of acres at risk.
US Doesn't Need Coal, Should We Export It?
US coal consumption is way down, but export demand is high, should we be feeding it?