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West Virginia attorney general asks court to rule power plant rules unlawful |WV News
WV News
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to declare the U.S. ...

National Miners Day has roots in West Virginia mining history - WOWK
WOWK
The disaster was the first of four mine disasters to happen in the U.S. in December 1907, and it had already been a tragic year for miners. According ...

Plans to stabilise Earth's climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology
The Economic Times
Carbon dioxide removal accelerates natural processes such as storing carbon in trees, rocks, soil and the ocean. It differs from carbon capture and ...

Coal is king here | Opinion | lincolnjournal.com
Lincoln Journal
... coal mining. We are pleased, frankly, that both profess a love for the mountains of West Virginia.On the other hand, coal mining has been the ...

WV Argues Against EPA Ruling - WCBC
WCBC
December 8th, 2024 by WCBC Radio. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office on Friday argued a challenge, asking the U.S. Court of ...

Charlotte considers land for coal ash burial | News - thedigitalcourier.com
thedigitalcourier.com
Charlotte is considering a plan to allow Duke Energy to bury coal ash on some land that would not involve Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Indonesia's planned coal-fired power phase out may face implementation challenges - MSN
MSN
... Coal currently dominates Indonesia's power mix, accounting for roughly 67% of its generation. Gas and diesel contribute an additional 20%. Given ..

Coal production in India crossed 90 metric ton in November: govt data - The Week
The Week
Despite higher coal production, power generation from hydroelectric plants and renewable sources saw significant rise in November.

Mining Machinery Market Likely to Boost Future Growth by 2031: - openPR.com
openPR.com
The Mining Machinery Market is segmented by Application (Mineral, Metal, Coal) by Type (Surface Mining, Underground Mining) by Power Output (Less ...

Metallurgical Coal Market to grow by USD 95.27 Billion - AdvancedManufacturing.org
AdvancedManufacturing.org
Carbon content, anthracite, and coal rank are significant factors in evaluating coal's suitability for various applications. The coal industry must ...

Largest Pennsylvania Coal-Fired Plant Will Convert to Natural Gas - POWER Magazine
POWER Magazine
A major Pennsylvania coal-fired power plant, the largest coal-burning facility in the state before it was closed in 2023, may be converted to a ...

Scientists find huge trove of rare metals needed for clean energy hidden inside toxic coal waste
CNN
Millions of tons of coal ash leftover from burning the planet's dirtiest fossil fuel sit in ponds and landfills across the US.

Biden-Harris admin blocks new coal mining leases - American Military News
American Military News
The Biden-Harris administration announced a ban on new mining in a region responsible for roughly 40 percent of the country's total coal.

Can Indonesia cut coal by partnering with the rich? | News | Eco-Business | Asia Pacific
Eco-Business
Indonesia has pledged to hit net zero emissions by 2060, banking on renewable energy and sustainable fuels to replace coal and hit a target that ...

Queensland looks to gas and coal, hedges bets on nuclear as new cost blowout emerges for ...
Renew Economy
Queensland's new energy minister is keen on gas and coal, and won't rule out nuclear, as yet another cost blowout revealed for pumped hydro.

Feds bar new Powder River coal leasing | Industry News | wyomingnews.com
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Feds bar new Powder River coal leasing. David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange; Dec 5, 2024; Dec 5, ...

2024 Post-Election Analysis: Energy & Sustainability | Mintz
Mintz
Capito is an advocate for the coal industry, building out the natural gas value chain, developing carbon capture technology, and regulating PFAS.

Lee Zeldin didn't ask to head EPA. Here's why Trump picked him. - Washington Post
Washington Post
Wheeler worked as a lobbyist for the coal industry and other energy interests, and served as staff director on the Senate Environment and Public Works ...

EPA power plant rule faces critical test in DC Circuit - E&E News by POLITICO
E&E News
A three-judge panel will hear arguments about whether carbon capture technology is viable for the electricity sector.

China's metal dominance - MINING.COM
Mining.com
Recall Trump's support for coal miners during his first presidential term, and his “drill baby drill” mantra bolstering the oil & gas industry. In ...