LA Aims to Eliminate Coal by 2025, says Mayor
Mayor Antonio Villaraigos confirms his commitment to wean the coal-dependent city of LA off coal
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UK Coal Tax Raise to Generate Revenue, Lower Emissions
A tax on fossil fuels is the most likely energy tax to come about, states GlobalData energy expert
Federal Mine Safety Rules Approved
In an effort to prevent future disasters like Upper Big Branch, stringent mine safety rules have officially been passed under federal law
Coal to Top Oil as Top Energy Source Globally
Although it's on the decline in the US, coal continues to boom around the world, according to a new report from the IEA
The Blame Game: The Death of Coal in the U.S.
Politics or uncontrollable market trends?
Coal Surges Around Globe, Declines in US
Despite the slow death of coal in the US, it's gaining new life around the world, especially in developing countries
Environmental Damage with Clean Coal Technologies
Don't be greenwashed by "clean" coal
US Coal Exports Booming in Europe
With the rise of coal imports in Europe, the effectiveness of emission reduction schemes grow foggy
Low Natural Gas Prices Force More Coal Plants to Close
More coal plants are expected to retire than originally estimated due to environmental regulations and low gas prices
UK's Biggest Polluter Turns to Biomass
Drax's $1 billion effort to help Britain meet clean energy targets
TVA Held Responsible for Massive Coal Ash Spill in Tenn.
More than 800 plaintiffs take the TVA to court for a massive coal ash spill from 2008
Coal at Plant to be Converted to Natural Gas
Conversion of the fuel sourced used for the Valley Power Plant to natural gas is expected to benefit electric and steam customers
Spanish Miners Continue Violent Protests
Spanish miners fear government mining subsidy cuts will devastate their industry
Utah Coal Company Earns Environmental Excellence Award
Arch Coal's skyline mine earns Utah Earth Day Award for reducing its footprint by 40 percent
Is Coal Dead?
Are the EPA's pollution regulations reducing the use of coal, or just shifting trade patterns?
US Coal Exports Boom, Suffer at Home
A dying fuel at home, the US finds plenty of business around the world for excess coal
West Virginia Mine Shuts Down, More Lawsuits Ahead
Today marks the two year anniversary of a deadly mine blast in West Virginia as well as its official shutdown
South and Central America Coal Exports to Decline
With stricter environmental regulations in Europe and the U.S., coal exports from South and Central America are losing appeal
Chicago's Victory: An End to Coal
In a historic victory, the Chicago Clean Power Coalition finally gets the city's two coal-fired plants to retire
Coal's Last Hope: Coal Gasification
In an effort to clean up the industry, companies and the government push for coal gasification projects
Drug Abuse Runs Wild in W.Va. Coal Mines
Mandatory drug tests are up for review this week in West Virginia as industry leaders call attention to the dangers of its drugged up workforce
Flash Floods in Australia Shut Down Coal Mines
Coal mines and liquefied natural gas producers face challenging heavy rains and flash floods in Australia
Coal Starts Shutting Down Across US
As a result of new air quality regulations, many coal-fired power plants are preparing to shut down across the Midwest
Utah's Power Plants the Nation's Worst Polluters
A new study indicates that Utah's power plants are our nation's pollution giants
Historical Standards Set for Improving Air Quality
CHANGE OR SHUTDOWN: EPA's first-ever national standards requiring power plants to reduce emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants
Facebook Unfriends Coal
Facebook commits to clean energy after Greenpeace uses its own platform to pressure Facebook into reforming its data centers
$210 Million Settlement in Coal Mine Disaster
One of the largest mining disasters in US history results in a record settlement of up to $210 million
Coal Seam Gas Debate Heats up in Australia
The world's largest exporter of coal may have found a better alternative, but will it be good enough?
Green City to Supply Coal to China
Mining accidents in China and economic hardship in Washington spur a major US gateway for coal
Google Funded Geothermal Map Reveals Great Potential
Geothermal energy could produce 10 times the energy of coal in the U.S., according to recent map
California First to Enact Cap-and-Trade Program
California becomes the first state to implement a cap on emissions to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change
Can Renewable Biomass Power a Coal Plant?
U.S. utilities giant Dominion plans to convert three coal plants to run on renewable biomass, but is it a cleaner alternative?
EPA Finalizes New Coal Plant Emissions Regulations
After much deliberation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its strict new coal power plant emissions regulations
China's Coal Sulfur Emissions Slow Global Warming
In a seeming contradiction, China's high-sulfur coal emissions slow global warming
Alpha Natural Resources Acquires Massey Energy
A new global leader in metallurgical coal supply has emerged following Alpha Natural Resources' acquisition of Massey Energy
Peabody Energy's New Look
The world's largest private-sector coal company, Peabody Energy, unveils its new logo at annual shareholders meeting
Arch & International Coal Merger Form Industry Giant
Arch Coal and International Coal Group agree to a $3.4 billion merger, becoming one of the largest producers in the world
Tennessee Valley Authority Closes 18 Coal Boilers
The EPA forces the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to close 18 of its dirtiest and oldest coal boilers
Facebook Urged by Greenpeace to Drop Coal for Renewable Energy
Facebook uses coal-derived electricity to power its massive data servers. A Greenpeace campaign urges the company to switch to renewable energy
Abandoned Coal Mines & Gas Wells Profitable again with Bacteria
Bacteria that break down coal deposits into methane gas may revitalize abandoned coalmines and well sites, turning a profit once more
Conservative Tea Party Group wants Duke Energy CEO Fired
Conservative Tea Party political group FreedomWorks has gathered roughly13,000 signatures to fire Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers
