Coal
Putin Is Making More on Oil Than He's Spending on Ukraine War
According to a recent report, Russia made nearly $100 billion in fossil fuel exports during the first 100 days of the war in Ukraine.
Protestors Arrested at Coal Waste Plant Affiliated With Manchin's Family
Demonstrators accused Senator Joe Manchin of profiting off the plant, which his family's company provides with inefficient coal waste products.
EU Has Paid Russia $16 Billion for Fossil Fuels Since Ukraine War Started
Independent research body CREA estimates the EU has still paid billions since February 24, despite Russia being internationally ostracized.
EPA Denies Requests From Plants in 3 States to Extend Coal Ash Operations
The EPA is forcing the plans to shut down their coal ash ponds ahead of schedule in an effort to curb toxic wastewater coming from the coal-burning plants.
Striking Miner Claims Company Would 'Starve Workers' Before Giving Raises
Braxton Wright, of United Mine Workers of America Local Union 2368, told Senator Bernie Sanders that Warrior Met Coal has refused to pay its employees.
Missing College Student Madelyn Allen Found in Basement Covered in Coal
Allen was reported missing by her roommates after she was last seen leaving her dorm on the evening of December 13.
Denmark to Pay Kosovo $236M to Rent Prison Cells as Prison Population Rises
Kosovo agreed to rent Denmark 300 of its prison cells in return for funds to help build a green energy system to replace its coal use.
U.S. to Pull Out of Carbon Projects Overseas Entirely for First Time
The U.S. will still fund projects in vulnerable areas in need of expanded energy access.
26 Coal-Fired Power Plants Plan to Stop Burning Coal Due to New Rule
A new rule requiring coal-fired power plants to remove ash and toxic metals from their wastewater has caused dozens to shut down or switch to natural gas.
New Delhi Considers Lockdown Over Dangerous Air Pollution Covering the City
Smog covered the Indian city of New Delhi where air particles were seven times higher than what the World Health Organization deemed as safe levels.
Former Coal Mine Safety Director Testifies He Cheated Dust Readings
The director said he skirted the rules by moving the pumps in cleaner parts of the mine to lower the dust readings.
COP26 Deal Fails to Impress Environmentalists After Coal Compromise
Greta Thunberg warned of a "tsunami of greenwashing" to frame the deal as "a step in the right direction."
Countries Plan to Cut Reliance on Coal, UN Climate Draft Agreement Shows
Coal is the single largest source of man-made greenhouse gas emissions, making it a key target in emissions reduction plans.
Live Updates: End of Coal Power 'In Sight' as 40+ Countries Agree to Quit
The end of coal power is "in sight" as over 40 countries agree to quit the polluting power source before 2050 - but major players including the U.S. are refusing to sign up. Follow Newsweek's liveblog for all the latest.
West Virginians Not Climate 'Deniers,' But Don't Want to Pay to Go Green
"We're talking about an energy transition," Natalie Roper of The Just Transition Fund told Newsweek. "That doesn't mean they won't have access to quality jobs."
Manchin Praised by Billionaire Who Voted for Trump as 'Most Important Guy'
"I call him every week and say, 'Joe, you're doing great,'" billionaire Nelson Peltz said.
China Coal Production Hits Highest Level This Year to Avert Energy Crisis
China's months-long energy crisis could last until next spring, but the government says it has boosted production to meet the shortage of supply.
Joe Manchin, Biden's Climate Nemesis, Makes $492K a Year From Coal
Manchin's latest financial disclosure shows he earned more than twice his Senate salary in 2020 via shares in a contractor for a power plant that burns waste coal.
Progressives Blast Possible Change in Biden Climate Agenda Due to Manchin
"The tyranny of Joe Manchin is a tragedy for the rest of us," Representative Ritchie Torres tweeted.
Gripped by Energy Crisis, Europe Considers Turning to Coal
The price of natural gas in Europe has dramatically increased over the last year amid rising demand.
Fact Check: Did a 1912 News Article Predict Coal-Fueled Climate Change?
A clipping of an article from more than a century ago mentioning the issue of coal usage has been spread on social media.
Nina Turner Attacked for Historic Support of Green Party's Jill Stein
In 2016, Turner was offered the Green Party's vice-presidential nomination, but she turned it down.
EV Sales Up Despite Lingering Eco-Friendliness Questions
Electric vehicle sales are gaining momentum across the U.S. but how they are powered is still an obstacle with infrastructure and power source issues remaining.
A Canary in the Coal Mine
Win-win situations that generate usable electricity by reducing greenhouse gases and make money simultaneously are ones that should be supported by our state and federal policies; not forced to shut down.
Biden Climate Actions Get Pushback From Some Energy States, Others Silent
"Overreaching and defying Congress will not be rewarded or succeed," Wednesday's letter from six state Attorneys General read in part.
Coal Gets Dug Under
It was not Donald Trump's fault that coal was dying. It was his fault that he lied about being able to save it and then lied that he had.
America's Renewables Take Hold as the Coal Industry Enters Downward Spiral
The Energy Information Administration says coal generation is expected to fall by 25 percent this year, with an 11 percent cut in emissions.
Renewable Energy Produced More Electricity Than Coal for 40 Days Straight
The transition away from coal for electricity generation in the U.S. accelerated in 2020 due to lower gas prices, warmer weather and the economic conditions resulting from COVID-19, analysis found.
Soot From the Industrial Revolution Has Been Found in the Himalayas
Scientists analyzed a core sample taken from the Dasuopu glacier on Shishapangma, the world's 14th highest mountain.
Scientists Turn 'Trash to Treasure' by Making Graphene From Coal, Plastic
"This is a big deal," said lead scientist James Tour. "The world throws out 30 percent to 40 percent of all food, because it goes bad, and plastic waste is of worldwide concern."