Coal in the News

28Jun

Always Evolving Coal Technologies Key to Trump’s Climate Plan

Via Real Clear Energy: As the United States enters a long era of reducing carbon emissions, we are obliged to make the best possible use of all energy sources – it will not be confined to renewables — through an increased program of efficiency that will lead to greater economic strength. Electric utilities, for example, […]
25Jun

We Need Better Coal Plants

Via The Roanoke Times: Banks is retired and lives near Timberville after a career as a writer and communications executive, primarily for energy-related entities. When I was first introduced to the coal industry, it was still regarded by many as the lifeblood of America. Coal fueled the boilers that drove the turbines at power generating […]
19Jun

EPA Power Plant Rule Balances Environmental Protections with State Authority

The National Mining Association (NMA) today applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, which offers a legal framework to advance the nation’s environmental protections while preserving the rightful authority of the states to manage their own unique energy infrastructure and electric grids. “In this rule, the EPA has accomplished what eluded […]
19Jun

Trump EPA Finalizes Rule to Gut Obama Coal Plant Regulations

Via The Washington Examiner: The Trump administration finalized Wednesday its much-anticipated rule gutting President Barack Obama’s signature plan for reducing carbon emissions from coal plants to combat climate change. The Environmental Protection Agency released its replacement of Obama’s Clean Power Plan with a modest rule intended to encourage efficiency upgrades at coal plants to help […]
17Jun

There is Still a Need for Coal in America’s Power Grid

Via The Southeast Missourian: When it comes to the global-warming debate, mischaracterizations abound. For example, the term “denier” is often used — suggesting someone doesn’t believe the Earth has warmed over the past century. In fact, the scientific community is split over the primary driver of contemporary warming — whether it’s rising carbon dioxide (CO2) […]
11Jun

Mike Bloomberg Reignited the War On Coal. West Virginia Isn’t Going Down Without a Fight

Via The Daily Caller: Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged $500 million to kill the coal industry, and West Virginia, the second-largest coal-producing state, isn’t sitting idly by. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, railed against Bloomberg at a Monday press conference, alongside coal and natural gas industry leaders. Justice called Bloomberg’s […]
06Jun

Why a Carbon Tax and the Green New Deal will Never Resonate with Voters

Via The Washington Examiner: Is there any chance environmentalists will recognize the humanitarian imperative of using fossil fuels? Certainly not, if climate activists cling to the notion that carbon taxation must be a top priority in the presidential race. It’s a sign of our disordered political times that 11 Democratic Party presidential hopefuls have endorsed […]
05Jun

‘Realistic’ Energy Plan to Address Climate Concerns

Via The San Antonio Express-News: Washington is about to see another controversial chapter in the Trump era. Any day now, the Environmental Protection Agency will issue its final Affordable Clean Energy rule, or ACE. Intended as a replacement for President Barack Obama’s 2015 Clean Power Plan, or CPP, the new rule will likely spur debate […]
04Jun

New Power Plan Takes Sensible Approach on Climate

Via The Mercury: Washington is about to see another controversial chapter in the Trump era. Any day now, the Environmental Protection Agency will issue its final “Affordable Clean Energy” rule. Intended as a replacement for President Obama’s 2015 Clean Power Plan, the new rule will likely spur debate in Washington. But the ACE offers a […]