| 单词 | coal-fired |
| 例句 | A chair upholstered in burlap stood before a giant coal-fired cooking range cast from iron. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I took a tablespoon of sugar and the same of saltpeter, stirred them in a coffee cup with a wooden spoon, opened the door to our coal-fired hot-water heater, and tossed it in. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z In effect, the new rule means that operators of older coal-fired power plants will have to vastly diminish their emissions. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z It follows a rule issued last year that applies to new power plants, and which likely will contribute to few new coal-fired plants being built. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z These new pies are wood- or coal-fired, hand-pulled and made with organic and Italian ingredients. The Restless Quest for a Better Frozen Pizza 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Amid the coal-fired range, tables, pots and pans stands a nameless African American woman dutifully preparing coffee. In the White House kitchen, hiding in plain sight The film of Greenpeace activists demonstrating against the coal-fired Kingsnorth power station in Kent, made by the award-winning director Nick Broomfield, was released online last year. Sloths, sharks and spoofs sate appetite for online DIY films 2010-08-17T22:11:00Z He says it will feature a coal-fired pizza oven and visits from his friends. Palminteri brings a taste of the Bronx to Maryland 2011-03-02T16:59:10Z Looming over the community is a coal-fired power plant built by the Puerto Rican branch of AES Corporation, a Virginia-headquartered multinational. A journey through a land of extreme poverty: welcome to America 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z Meantime, the New England lakes grew dirty with pollution from coal-fired railroads. The icy backstory to that "clink clink" you’ll hear when raising a toast to the end of 2020 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z The bourbon cocktails and regional beers rock, as does the boiler room, which is a basement lair with an ornate tin ceiling and the property’s 100-year-old coal-fired boiler. A skier’s circuit: The ‘powder highway’ through the Canadian Rockies 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z In the early 2000s, women started coming up to Kennedy at his talks on how mercury emissions from coal-fired plants contaminate the air and water. Robert Kennedy Jr.’s belief in autism-vaccine connection, and its political peril "With proper regulation and enforcement, gas provides a very substantial health benefit in reducing air pollution," compared with coal-fired power plants, said Daniel Schrag, director of Harvard University's Center for the Environment. Celebrity 'fractivists': True advocates or NIMBYs? 2013-03-05T18:07:09Z This demand, in turn, drives fossil fuel use, because Colorado gets the majority of its energy from coal-fired power plants. Not so green: how the weed industry is a glutton for fossil fuels 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z After the film's release he threatened to hand back the OBE he was awarded in 2004 in protest at the government's controversial decision to give the go-ahead for Kingsnorth coal-fired power station in Kent. Pete Postlethwaite dies 2011-01-03T11:25:47Z In between are a coal-fired pizza parlor and a pop-up performance space; galleries, graffiti and giant murals. Can the arts save Baltimore? 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z But back then, the only tools for cooking those flatbreads were wood-and coal-fired ovens. Super Storm Sandy wiped out some restaurants for months but one midtown pizzeria served days later 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z Several generators have announced the impending closure of up to seven coal-fired plants not because of an inability to comply with environmental regulations, but because of the rise of natural gas. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z As London’s Carbon Tracker Initiative explained last year, building new sun- and wind-power facilities is already, or soon will be, cheaper even than operating existing coal-fired power. How Does Bill Gates Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis? 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z Last month, a new report found that coal-fired power plants have poisoned groundwater nationwide. ‘The Ash Family’ Is a Debut Novel for Our Climate-Anxious Age 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z Though just 10 miles from the Maryland border, its surroundings match many of the stereotypes of Appalachia: abandoned gas stations, junkyards, the unsightly, fuming smokestacks of the coal-fired Mount Storm power station. West Virginia’s Small-Town Revival 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z When I think of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, I hunger for the white clam pizza — no tomatoes — from the coal-fired oven. Tomatoes, Without the Pie 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z This Changes Everything,” which will be released theatrically on Friday, also had showings in a dozen cities last Saturday, including one in Amsterdam, where it was projected on a coal-fired power station. ‘Racing Extinction’ and ‘This Changes Everything’: How Films Market a Harrowing Message 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z Cars and coal-fired heating systems or power plants also add particulate to the air, according to the groups. Alaska groups sue over inaction on Fairbanks air pollution 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z China's efforts to cut its own carbon emissions will be in sharp focus at the COP28 talks, with the country still approving new coal-fired power plants in a bid to ensure energy security. US, China pledge cooperation on climate following California talks 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z A recent study found that the livestock industry's air pollution is responsible for more than 12,700 deaths per year — more deaths than are attributed to coal-fired power plants. A harvest of upheaval: Mike Johnson faces first climate test with farm bill 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The draft says the greater use of renewables must be accompanied by "the phase down of unabated coal power," including ending the financing of new coal-fired power plants. Exclusive: Over 60 countries back deal to triple renewable energy this decade -officials 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z That means closing numerous coal-fired power plants and investing heavily in wind and solar energy. Illinois Senate approves plan to allow new nuclear reactors 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Human emissions of mercury from coal-fired power plants, waste-incineration, industry and mining make up the difference. Human emissions increased mercury in the atmosphere sevenfold 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Power generated from the Orsted projects was intended to come ashore and connect with the electrical grid at the site of a former coal-fired power plant that was blown up last week. Wind industry deals with blowback from Orsted scrapping 2 wind power projects in New Jersey 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z The energy problem has forced the country to lean on its highly polluting coal-fired power stations. The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa’s energy sector 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Pollution from coal-fired power plants, steel mills and factories have resulted in some of the world’s worst levels of particulate matter, and the country continues to see high rates of lung and heart disease. Despite diplomatic tension, Newsom seeks to promote Chinese cooperation on climate change 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Opponents say the pipeline would emit the equivalent climate pollution of 23 coal-fired power plants and erode forest land along its 303-mile path. Biden awards $7 billion for clean hydrogen hubs across the country to help replace fossil fuels 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Africa’s most advanced economy is in the midst of a power crisis that has resulted in scheduled rolling blackouts because its coal-fired stations are not generating enough electricity for the country’s 62 million people. South African authorities target coal-smuggling gang they say contributed to a power crisis 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z While China does remain far too reliant on coal-fired power plants, that hasn’t hindered the explosion of its renewable energy sector. Opinion: What Gov. Gavin Newsom could learn from China's response to climate change 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Although isoprene isn't inherently bad -- it actually helps plants better tolerate insect pests and high temperatures -- it can worsen air pollution by reacting with nitrogen oxides from automobiles and coal-fired power plants. Plants could worsen air pollution on a warming planet 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z It is also setting up coal-fired power plants while it has a long-term plan to source 40% of the nation’s electricity from renewable sources such as solar, wind and hydroelectric power by 2041. Bangladesh gets first uranium shipment from Russia for its Moscow-built nuclear power plant 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Duke Energy already is proposing to state electricity regulators that some coal-fired plants going offline in the future be replaced with a smaller-scale nuclear plants. North Carolina Gov. Cooper vetoes two more bills, but budget still on track to become law Tuesday 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The EPA moved quickly, issuing rules that year mandating that new coal-fired power plants either install scrubbers or burn low-sulfur coal. EPA’s Critics Recycle Nonsense about Cost to Cut Pollution 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Only one coal-fired power station will be kept on standby this winter, it said. Blackouts less likely this winter says National Grid 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Isoprene interacts with nitrogen oxide compounds found in air pollution produced by coal-fired power plants and internal combustion engines in vehicles. Plants could worsen air pollution on a warming planet 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Poland has planned for decades to build a nuclear power plant to replace its aging coal-fired plants in a country with some of the worst air pollution in Europe. Plans for Poland’s first nuclear power plant move ahead as US and Polish officials an sign agreement 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The government consequently decided to shut down coal-fired power plants by 2030 and adopted billion-euro packages to reduce energy use and develop renewable energy, among other measures. Six young activists devote years to climate fight with 32 governments. Now comes their day in court 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z China and India, two of the biggest greenhouse gas emitters after the U.S., have pledged to reduce emissions, but still rely heavily on coal-fired power generating plants. Governments and individuals debate: Are mandates needed to reach climate change targets? 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Tata, the Indian conglomerate that owns the steelworks, will use the funding to help switch the plant’s two coal-fired blast furnaces to electric arc versions that can run on zero-carbon electricity. Around 3,000 jobs at risk at UK’s biggest steelworks despite government-backed package of support 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z “A lot of the world is still reliant on coal-fired power plants. But I wouldn’t call it ‘green’ and I wouldn’t call it a best practice. Reports show new Indonesian industrial park on Borneo, feted as ‘green,” will be powered by coal 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The utilities say using natural gas is a flexible means of producing electricity when wind and solar aren’t available and would serve as an alternative producer as utilities shut down coal-fired plants. Indigenous tribes urge federal officials to deny loan request for Superior natural gas plant 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z South Africa is also taking steps to reduce its dependence on coal-fired power. As Africa Climate Summit promotes solar, off-grid power ramps up below the Sahara 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Bernstein, whose members produce coal and other fossil fuels, urged officials to reconsider other regulations that he said target coal-fired power plants and endanger reliability of the electric grid. EPA delays new ozone pollution standards until after 2024 election 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z China has continued to develop new coal-fired power plants, with 243 GW of coal-fired power approved or under construction, enough to power the whole of Germany, according to a recent study. G20 per capita CO2 emissions from coal rise 7% from 2015 -research 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z “We are unable to discuss any specific names or transactions. Since 2019, the bank has committed to stop financing any new coal-fired power assets,” DBS said in a statement. Reports show new Indonesian industrial park on Borneo, feted as ‘green,” will be powered by coal 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Tata Steel's parent company would agree £700m of capital expenditure, Sky News said, which would help pay for a switch away from polluting coal-fired blast furnaces. Port Talbot: UK offers Tata Steel £500m to fund green steel switch - report 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z In the Michigan study, scientists modeled PM2.5 pollution from traffic, agriculture, windblown dust, coal-fired power plants and various industrial emissions, among other sources. Dementia risk grows with increased exposure to air pollution, study finds 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z The Southeast Asian country still largely relies on coal-fired power plants as a source of power. Four killed in Vietnam coal mine collapse 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Minnkota is pursuing Project Tundra, a project to install carbon capture technology at a coal-fired power plant. More hearings begin soon for Summit’s proposed CO2 pipeline. Where does the project stand? 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z Adaro is a client, Standard Chartered said, but the bank “no longer finances new or expanding coal-fired power plants, coal mines or dedicated coal infrastructure.” Reports show new Indonesian industrial park on Borneo, feted as ‘green,” will be powered by coal 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z But activists like Muhammad Aminullah believe factories and coal-fired power plants are the primary contributors to Jakarta's toxic smog. Jakarta: Living with asthma in the world's most polluted city 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The Indonesian government also plans to build new coal-fired power plants to power strategic infrastructure projects such as smelters, raising concern amongst stakeholders and environmental activists alike. A plan for how Indonesia will spend $20 billion to transition to cleaner energy has been submitted 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The city is dominated by freeways built to serve gas-guzzling cars and trucks, and for decades its biggest electricity source has been a coal-fired plant in Utah. How bad the climate crisis gets is still up to us. We just have to act 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Jakarta residents have long complained of toxic air from chronic traffic, industrial smoke and coal-fired power plants. Indonesia's capital named world's most polluted city 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z "In Boulder . . . they have a lot of recycling going on, and people are very conscious of that. But, at the same time, you have China putting in a coal-fired power generation plant every week." Are humans a cancer on the planet? A physician argues that civilization is truly carcinogenic 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Zimbabwe has also leaned on Chinese lending for infrastructure projects, including a $1 billion 600 megawatt coal-fired power plant expansion to help ease crippling power cuts that have impacted businesses and households. In Zimbabwe, a post-Mugabe economic revival remains elusive ahead of vote 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z It has not built a new coal-fired plant in a decade, while nearly halving its coal use and increasing natural gas usage instead. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z In a resumption of diplomacy on global warming between the two superpowers, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry met Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua in Beijing, urging joint action to cut methane emissions and coal-fired power. Heatwaves: world reels from wildfires, floods as US and China discuss climate crisis 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Years of worsening smog in Beijing and other cities had triggered widespread public anxiety, prompting authorities to progressively shut down coal-fired power plants and curtail coal production. John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action? 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z But, at the same time, you have China putting in a coal-fired power generation plant every week. Are humans a cancer on the planet? A physician argues that civilization is truly carcinogenic 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z He told lawmakers that he believes the Chinese government must reverse its growing use of coal-fired power plants, which has helped to make it the world’s biggest polluter. Republicans Assail Kerry’s Climate Strategy as He Prepares for China Talks 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z In mid-September 2021, he separately banned any further contracts for China to build coal-fired power plants in other countries. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The country is currently the top emitter of fossil fuels, owing partly to its continued operation and building of coal-fired power plants. Kerry to visit Beijing for climate talks amid efforts to revive relations between US and China 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Another found that while renewable energy now forms a greater share of China's power output, coal-fired power was still rising in absolute terms because of the sheer demand. John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action? 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z In the past two years, China has been building more coal-fired power plants and expanding coal mines, prompting concern in Washington. Yellen Urges China to Step Up Climate Finance Investments 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Republicans said they were skeptical that Mr. Kerry would succeed given that China has been investing in new coal-fired power plants, despite its acknowledgment that global emissions must come down. Republicans Assail Kerry’s Climate Strategy as He Prepares for China Talks 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The debacle prompted an emergency effort to increase coal mining and build more coal-fired power plants in China. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Although China is one of the biggest investors in wind and solar, anxious leaders called for more coal-fired power after economic growth plunged and shortages caused blackouts and factory shutdowns. EU climate chief is concerned over the expansion of the coal industry in China 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z The package would also toughen energy efficiency requirements for electric utilities and require a phaseout of coal-fired plants in the state by 2030. A Climate Laggard in America’s Industrial Heartland Has a Plan to Change, Fast 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z China’s power experts say that the new coal-fired power plants will be used mainly during peaks in electricity demand, not around the clock. Yellen Urges China to Step Up Climate Finance Investments 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The specific reasons for the rolling blackouts are legion: obsolete coal-fired power stations; incompetent management at the state-owned energy company Eskom and rampant corruption. Load-shedding could switch South Africans off the ANC 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z As of January, China had more than 300 coal-fired power plants in various stages of proposal, permitting or construction, according to Global Energy Monitor, a research group. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Beijing has avoided joining governments that promised to phase out the use of coal-fired power. EU climate chief is concerned over the expansion of the coal industry in China 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Clean energy advocates and the natural gas industry opposed the $1.3 billion measure, which propped up two unrelated coal-fired plants and solar energy projects besides the $1 billion nuclear subsidy. Former Ohio House Speaker Awaits Sentence on $60 Million Bribery Scheme 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z In a decade, 80% of today's coal-fired capacity, concentrated in a score of large plants, will close and billions will be needed to knit together a vast network of new energy to replace it. Transgrid to spend $11 bln to prepare Australian state for 100% renewables 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z One proposed coal-fired plant north of Billings was projected to emit 8 million tons of carbon dioxide, she said — a 37 percent increase over the statewide total. Young People in Historic Climate Trial Rest Their Case 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z That was two-thirds of coal-fired capacity being developed worldwide. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Late last year the Group of Seven advanced economies promised to provide $15.5 billion to help it end its reliance on coal-fired power plants as a part of a Just Energy Transition Partnership or JETP. Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The country is currently the top emitter of fossil fuels, owing partly to continued operation and building of dirty-burning coal-fired power plants. Oil producers say tech will soon handle climate-wrecking fumes. US envoy Kerry says be skeptical 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The warnings come amid blowback from Republicans and the energy industry over proposed environmental rules from the Biden administration that could force thousands of natural gas- and coal-fired power plants to soon close. Look out for blackouts as electric grid grapples with shuttered power plants 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Power markets have witnessed a precipitous drop in coal-fired generation this year, driven by low natural gas prices, a mild winter and a wave of coal plant retirements. In a First, Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Coal in U.S. 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Many local and provincial governments have responded by trying to build coal-fired power plants within their borders. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z A blast of air and dust from the June 2 implosion of two smokestacks at a shuttered coal-fired power plant outside Pittsburgh felled power poles and damaged nearby homes. Smokestack implosion to bring decades of Detroit trash incinerator stink to an end 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z An impending shutdown of a key coal-fired power unit from Tuesday because of a fuel shortage over the next few days could further worsen the situation, a senior official from the power ministry said. Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks on fuel shortages 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Natural gas- and coal-fired power plants account for roughly 60% of the country’s electricity, according to the U.S. Look out for blackouts as electric grid grapples with shuttered power plants 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The agreement to close the Centralia power plant happened 12 years before the Biden administration announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants across the U.S. this month. Lewis County’s Centralia bets on clean energy as coal economy fades 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z While China is building ever more coal-fired plants, it also leads in solar and wind power. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Today, more than 80% of South Africa's electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations - an astonishing figure. South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The nations where demand is growing fastest remain deeply reliant on coal-fired power, and most people can only afford the cheapest, most energy-inefficient units. A billion new air conditioners will save lives but cook the planet 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z U.S. steelmakers are among the world's lowest carbon emitters, because of their heavy reliance on electric-arc furnaces that make steel largely from scrap, as opposed to smelting iron ore in coal-fired blast furnaces. US Commerce chief says green steel pact would combat excess Chinese output 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Now, the Lewis County town of about 19,000 is getting ready to bid farewell to the cloud source: Washington’s last coal-fired power plant, overlooked by Mount Rainier and sprawling hills sprinkled with wind turbines. Lewis County’s Centralia bets on clean energy as coal economy fades 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Last month, China generated 14 percent more electricity than it did in June 2022, and the whole increase was generated by coal-fired plants. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The ruling African National Congress has recommended that state power utility Eskom delay the decommissioning of its ageing coal-fired power stations to help minimise rolling electricity outages. South Africa can keep coal fired plants running longer, climate committee says 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z In fact, the proposed standards incentivize the shuttering of coal-fired power plants by waiving many of the new requirements if they pledge to close by 2035. EPA’s new power plant rules threaten to make rolling blackouts more common 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Existing coal-fired power plants would need to hit that 90 percent target in 2030, but only if operators plan to keep them in operation in 2040. New EPA Rules Would Slash Power Plant Emissions 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z But critics say the stringent rules targeting natural gas- and coal-fired power plants — which account for roughly 60% of the country’s electricity — could jeopardize U.S. energy security and fail to meet the nation’s energy needs. Biden unveils sweeping EPA rules to force power plants to slash nearly all emissions 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z China’s ability to ramp up coal usage in recent weeks is the result of a huge national campaign over the past two years to expand coal mines and build more coal-fired power plants. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z About a quarter of operating coal-fired power plants are already scheduled to retire by 2029, according to the Energy Information Administration. E.P.A. Proposes First Limits on Climate Pollution From Existing Power Plants 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Environmental groups argue renewables make the energy grid more reliable and point to failures at natural gas and coal-fired plants last winter that contributed to the power outages in the Tennessee Valley. EPA’s new power plant rules threaten to make rolling blackouts more common 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z EPA’s proposal covers three power plant categories: new and existing gas plants and existing coal-fired power plants. New EPA Rules Would Slash Power Plant Emissions 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The company is still in talks with the UK government over grants to help pay for a switch away from coal-fired blast furnaces. Tata Steel warns of uncertainty over future of UK business 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z State media celebrated the industriousness of the 1,000 workers who toiled without vacations this spring to finish one of the world’s largest coal-fired power plants in southeastern China in time for summer. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z His administration wrote broad and ambitious rules that were designed to replace coal-fired plants with wind farms and solar panels. E.P.A. Proposes First Limits on Climate Pollution From Existing Power Plants 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The market will need power from the Snowy 2.0 project to help replace capacity from three coal-fired power stations due to close by 2028. Australia's biggest hydropower project faces delay to 2028 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z “There are certainly coal-fired power plants that have a long useful life left, and if the playing scale were level, they wouldn't make those investments,” he said, referring to CCS. New EPA Rules Would Slash Power Plant Emissions 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Fine particulate-matter air pollution can be caused by factories and refineries, wildfires, coal-fired power plants, and emissions from cars and trucks. Report finds that heat, drought and fires worsen air in the West 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Only one coal-fired power plant has been closed since the so-called Just Energy Transition Partnership was unveiled to great fanfare at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland. How developing countries are being failed by the West’s green ambitions 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z And it comes as Australia is making a seismic shift toward renewable energy and shakes off decades of reliance on coal-fired power. Australia Eyes a Fraught Pivot from Coal Power to Renewables 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The four were all involved in a campaign between February and March of 2021, challenging entrenched interests and the state’s plan to expand coal-fired power plants. Opinion | Vietnam weaponized the law to punish environmental activists 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Several countries are developing new coal-fired power plants in Asia, which accounts for 94% of the global pipeline of coal-fired power plants under construction, planned, or announced, according to the report. Bank: Asia must quit coal faster to stem worst climate woes 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z “In some cases, it may be necessary to re-examine the timeframe and the process of decommissioning or mothballing of coal-fired power stations temporarily to address our electricity supply shortfall,” Ramaphosa wrote. Blackout-beset South Africa may delay closing coal stations 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Today coal-fired plants provide over 80% of South Africa’s electricity, making it more dependent on the dirtiest fossil fuel than any other major economy. How developing countries are being failed by the West’s green ambitions 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z Targets will vary at each plant based on size and use, and some coal-fired plants scheduled to retire in the coming years may not have to meet the new standards at all, the people said. EPA plan would impose drastic cuts on power plant emissions by 2040 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z He got involved in 2005, when he was an environmental lawyer suing coal-fired power plants to force them to reduce emissions of mercury and other toxic chemicals. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Soon to Announce White House Run, Sows Doubts About Vaccines 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Some countries, including Japan, have balked at setting a clear timeline for phasing out coal-fired plants, citing energy security. Climate envoy Kerry: No rolling back clean energy transition 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z The company still runs some of Europe’s dirtiest coal-fired power plants. Powering down: Germany’s last nuclear plants in final hours 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z The state recently passed legislation intended to forestall the closing of 50-year-old coal-fired power plants. A tax break on clean energy projects is coming to coal and oil towns 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Renewables like solar and wind power also come into play as temperatures rise, taking some pressure off nuclear and coal-fired power plants. Ukraine resumes electricity exports despite Russian attacks 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Some of it reflects a temporary return to coal-fired electricity generation; much of it reflects the fact that Europe already gets a large share of its energy from renewables. Putin’s failed energy offensive | Paul Krugman 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z In the U.S., money will not be invested in new coal-fired power plants, because “there’s no such thing as clean coal,” Kerry said. Climate envoy Kerry: No rolling back clean energy transition 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Before the war, the Ukrainian government planned to reduce the country’s reliance on coal-fired power stations, which contribute to global warming, and to increase nuclear energy and natural gas production. Ukraine’s coal miners dig deep to power a nation at war 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z She was widely credited with helping to save a coal-fired power plant from closing weeks earlier, rescuing at least 600 jobs in her district. Eight bills targeting transgender rights in North Dakota on governor’s desk 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z As capacity increases, however, concerns will move from supply to commerce and politics due to Ukraine’s coal-fired plants paying almost nothing for carbon emissions, while EU competitors pay 100 euros per ton. Ukraine resumes electricity exports despite Russian attacks 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z “By leveraging proven, emissions-reduction measures available at reasonable costs and encouraging new, advanced control technologies, we can reduce hazardous pollution from coal-fired power plants, protecting our planet and improving public health for all.” EPA clamps down on mercury from coal power plants 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z “So any rules that address coal-fired power plants and perhaps make it less viable for some of those to continue operating also has a big impact in our transition to cleaner electricity.” E.P.A. to Tighten Limits on Mercury and Other Pollutants From Power Plants 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The projects are modeled on a site Biden visited last summer, where a former coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts is shifting to offshore wind power. Biden offers $450M for clean energy projects at coal mines 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z But it needs a parallel plan to phase down coal-fired power, said Lolla of Ember. As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z But while he welcomed the phasing out of coal-fired power stations, he warned a predicted surge in demand for electricity poses big challenges. West Burton A - the past and the future of power? 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Heavy metals also waft into the air from coal-fired plants and settle in lakes and streams, and enter the food chain after being absorbed by fish. EPA clamps down on mercury from coal power plants 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The ruling Communist Party stepped up mining of coal and construction of coal-fired generating stations after power shortages in late 2021 caused blackouts and forced factories in some areas to shut down temporarily. Chairman says Gazprom close to maximum gas supply to China 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Providing power to customers in Arizona and New Mexico, it’s one of a handful of remaining coal-fired plants in the Southwestern U.S. that are slated for closure over the next decade. New Mexico court weighs fight over coal-fired power plant 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z India has hundreds of coal-fired plants and mines dotted around the country. As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z On Friday, one of the country's last coal-fired power stations - West Burton A - closed for good. West Burton A - the past and the future of power? 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Origin, Australia's No. 2 power producer, has been looking to speed up its transition to cleaner energy, accelerating the planned shutdown of the country's biggest coal-fired power plant and selling its gas exploration assets. Origin's buyers undaunted by Australian energy policy headwinds in $10 bln deal 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Symbolically, the Wolfspeed facilities will be built on the site of a shuttered coal-fired power plant in Saarland, a center of coal mining for hundreds of years. Germany Wants More Chip Makers, but They Won’t Come Cheap 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z “Beijing is currently bringing more coal-fired power plants online just between now, and 2025 than the United States has in total,” Alex Newman wrote in The Epoch Times. As COVID hysteria fades, climate hysteria rises 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Zimbabwe’s coal-fired power stations that also provide some electricity have become unreliable due to aging infrastructure marked by frequent breakdowns. ‘What can we do?’: Millions in African countries need power 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Climate Alliance, a coalition of states working to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and signed two laws designed to prevent the closure of coal-fired power plants. In Montana, It’s Youth vs. the State in a Landmark Climate Case 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z This involves a wide range of activities — from trading and transport to coal-fired power plant operations to equipment manufacturing — each of which is financed separately by banks and financial institutions. Banks promote climate pledges — but keep increasing their financing of fossil fuel production 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z At this point, there's only one coal-fired power plant in the entire nation that remains is economically competitive with renewables. Kevin McCarthy's first legislative farce: The "Lower Energy Costs Act" is a fossil-fuel scam 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The Inflation Reduction Act provides incentives for those upgrades — whether it be cars or coal-fired power plants — and upcoming regulations will likely boost the switchover as well. Scientists Just Warned We Need to Cut Emissions by 60 Percent, but the U.S. Is Years Away 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The Western powers vowed to make $8.5 billion available to help South Africa move away from its coal-fired power plants, which produce 80% of the country’s power. ‘What can we do?’: Millions in African countries need power 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Last year, China approved its largest expansion of coal-fired power plants since 2015. World is on brink of catastrophic warming, U.N. climate change report says 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Last year, China issued permits for 168 coal-fired power plants, and last week the Biden administration approved an enormous oil drilling project in Alaska. Your Tuesday Briefing 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Last year, China issued permits for 168 coal-fired power plants of various sizes, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air in Finland. Earth to Hit Critical Warming Threshold by Early 2030s, Climate Panel Says 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, finalized a regulation that will cut smog-causing air pollution from coal-fired power plants and industrial facilities. To protect downwind states from smog, EPA cracks down on coal power pollution 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Another study found that renewable energy costs consumers less than coal, with 99 percent of coal-fired generation plants costing more to run than wind and solar facilities. Rural America gets $315 million for cleaner, more affordable energy 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Willow will also emit roughly 260 million metric tons of carbon emissions, according to Interior Department estimates, equivalent to what activists say is about 66 coal-fired power plants. Schumer dodges questions on Biden’s approval of major Alaskan oil project as Democrats fume 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z States that contribute to ground-level ozone, or smog, are required to submit plans ensuring that coal-fired power plants and other industrial sites don’t add significantly to air pollution in other states. EPA ‘neighbor’ rule cuts downwind pollution by power plants 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z JPMorgan Chase has stopped lending to new coal mines or coal-fired power plants. GOP blames Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse on ‘ESG’ policies. Here’s what to know. 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z But climate activists say the annual emissions will equate to roughly 66 coal-fired power plants. Biden greenlights major Alaska oil drilling project as climate activists seethe 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z The Navajo Generating Station, formerly the largest coal-fired power plant in the country, powered down in 2019, leaving its massive service area in need of both new jobs and new energy resources. Rural America gets $315 million for cleaner, more affordable energy 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z In the face of a sluggish economy, China has been promoting coal-fired power, setting back efforts to cut climate-changing carbon emissions from the biggest global source. Beijing air quality plummets amid dust storm, pollution 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The National Mining Association slammed the rule as part of an ongoing, cumulative effort by the EPA under President Joe Biden to force the closure of coal-fired power plants across the country. EPA ‘neighbor’ rule cuts downwind pollution by power plants 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z While the government vows the city will rely on a “smart energy” system, groups worry that some of the region’s coal-fired power plants could be used in the short term. Indonesia unveils construction site of new capital city 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Yet in meetings leading up the proposed rule, EPA officials said some coal plant operators voiced new interest in retiring their coal-fired generating units. More coal plants could shut down under EPA’s new water pollution rule 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the plan would particularly benefit low-income communities that have been disproportionately affected by pollution from coal-fired power plants. EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z China is one of the biggest investors in wind and solar, but jittery leaders called for more coal-fired power after economic growth plunged in 2021 and shortages caused blackouts and factory shutdowns. Beijing air quality plummets amid dust storm, pollution 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z That’s one reason the nation’s government is moving to expand coal-fired power plants. In Zimbabwe, drought is driving a hydropower crisis—and a search for alternatives 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Two old coal-fired power plants have begun generating power again to help get through this week's cold snap. Coal power plants in use again ahead of cold snap 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Eskom, which marks its 100th anniversary this month, is struggling with the frequent breakdowns of many of its aging coal-fired power stations. South African leader grapples with ever-worsening power cuts 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Administration officials said the new rule would likely force the closure of at least one coal-fired power plant in the country, but did not provide more details. EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The ruling Communist Party has rejected binding emissions commitments, citing its economic development needs, and Beijing has avoided joining governments that promised to phase out use of coal-fired power. Beijing air quality plummets amid dust storm, pollution 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z That means that North Dakota's coal-fired power will be squeezed out of Minnesota's electricity market. Why North Dakota is preparing to sue Minnesota over clean energy 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z Attacks in recent months on substations critical to energy distribution, coal-fired power plants and other key parts of the grid led to widespread power cuts, leaving millions temporarily without lights, heat or water. Ukrainians Shift to Renewable Power for Energy Security amid War 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The only carbon capture power station currently operating is a coal-fired plant at Boundary Dam in western Canada. Carbon capture: What is it and how does it fight climate change? 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z It pledged to stop building coal-fired power plants overseas. China’s coal plant approvals highest in seven years, research finds 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Africa’s most developed economy is experiencing its worst rolling power blackouts in 30 years due to frequent breakdowns at Eskom’s aging coal-fired power stations. South Africa: Fallout over power utility CEO’s graft claims 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z For example, if Minnesota's law accepted coal-fired power from plants inside its own borders but banned coal power from North Dakota, that would certainly violate federal interstate commerce law. Why North Dakota is preparing to sue Minnesota over clean energy 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z That’s equivalent to the annual emissions of more than six coal-fired power plants. ‘I’ll call an Uber or 911’: Why Gen Z doesn’t want to drive 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Most coal-fired power plants have already made upgrades to their facilities required when the regulation first went into effect in 2012. EPA moves to restore rule on mercury from power plants 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z In the UK, the government is reported to be ready to stump up £600m to help Britain's two largest steelmakers switch away from coal-fired blast furnaces. The race across Europe to build green steel plants 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Wyoming’s governor, Republican Mark Gordon, has vowed to make the coal state carbon negative, in part by trapping the carbon dioxide emitted by the state’s coal-fired power plants and pumping it underground. Alaska carbon plan: Boost state coffers without cutting oil 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act requires utilities to phase out coal-fired electricity from their state portfolios by 2025. Why PNW officials are only now deciding crypto mining regulation 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z That lines up with IEA’s assessment that no new coal-fired power plants can be built if the world is to keep temperature rise to the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal of the Paris Agreement. Why the Climate Fight Will Fail without India 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z South Africa relies on aging coal-fired power stations for most of its electricity - in 2020, just 7% of its energy came from renewable sources, according to the International Energy Agency. Eskom crisis: What does South Africa’s state of disaster mean? 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z The U.S. has pledged to fund Pretoria’s planned switch from coal-fired generators to solar at a cost of more than $7 billion. Troubled state of the nation a headache for Ramaphosa, ANC 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z A Chinese company, Tsingshan, dominates the country’s nickel mining, for example, and China is also building coal-fired power stations and processing raw nickel into forms suitable for stainless steel and electric vehicle batteries. China and the U.S. Are Wooing Indonesia, and Beijing Has the Edge 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z For years, toxic ash and noxious chemicals from coal-fired and thermoelectric power plants have enveloped this community, and residents have complained about health problems ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s. Puerto Rico’s southern region fights for cleaner air, water 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Several states have also said they’ll bar any new coal-fired power. Why the Climate Fight Will Fail without India 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z Many major European steelmakers have announced alternatives to traditional coal-fired steelmaking and some automakers are buying the cleaner steel to fulfill promises to shareholders and customers. US company gets $120 million boost to make ‘green steel’ 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Since January 2019, the bank has not provided loans for the development or expansion of coal-fired power stations or greenfield thermal coal mines. Celebrities call on UK banks to stop financing fossil fuels 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z His government abruptly banned coal-fired boilers across large areas of northern China in 2017 in favor of gas ones. Natural Gas Shortages Hit China as Temperatures Plunge 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z "They're both concerned about climate change - the news explained that if people didn't cut back, the coal-fired power stations might come online," she said. National Grid plan: 'We should earn £10 by turning everything off' 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z National grid says there is no real risk of blackouts and coal-fired power stations are on standby if more power generation needs to be added. Demand Flexibility Service: What is the energy saving scheme for electricity? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z BBC climate editor Justin Rowlatt said the fact that it was deemed necessary to warm up coal-fired power stations was a sign of how far the renewable revolution still has to go. Payments for using less electricity to be repeated on Tuesday 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z “Historically, countries that have achieved substantial and rapid transitions away from coal-fired power tend to have had either slowly growing or stagnant or even slightly declining electricity demand,” he added. Clean energy gains a foothold in India, but coal still rules 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z Each is expected to receive around £300m of grants to help pay for a switch away from coal-fired blast furnaces and help with energy costs. Government to offer £600m for green steel switch 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z Later this year, Alberta’s last coal-fired power station will convert to natural gas, part of an accelerated energy transition first announced in 2015 that will wrap up seven years ahead of schedule. Canada's energy jobs transition bill sparks discord in oil heartland 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z These include more restrictions on coal-fired power and tailpipe emissions, and higher efficiency standards on heavy industry and home appliances. Delays plague Biden’s push for rapid action on climate change 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Last summer, the UK government asked owners of coal-fired generators to extend their use due to fears over the security of energy supplies following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Payments for using less electricity to be repeated on Tuesday 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Bosnia, where energy production accounts for about 20% of its GDP, is the Balkans' sole electricity exporter, with about 60% of it produced from coal-fired plants and the rest mainly from hydropower. Bosnian dairy farm makes electricity from organic waste 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who is leading a nuclear reactor demonstration in Wyoming at the site of an existing coal-fired power plant, visited West Virginia just last week. W.Va. bills pass on carbon sequestration, hydrogen hubs 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Take an electric car-owner living in a suburban area of Indiana, where more than half of electricity comes from coal-fired plants. Switching to an electric car saves money. Unless you’re poor 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Nearly half of electricity in the Balkan country of 7 million is produced by coal-fired power plants, while a further 35% comes from nuclear energy. Bulgaria seeks to change EU-funded recovery plan over coal 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z That target would prompt the early closure of some of the coal-fired plants that produce over 45% of the country's electricity, lawmakers said, adding that the power generators need to be fully operational until 2038. Bulgarian lawmakers back coal plants with vote to roll back green targets 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The beleaguered utility supplies the vast majority of South Africa's electricity, relying mainly on an ageing fleet of coal-fired power stations that are unreliable and prone to faults. South African power cuts worsen as Eskom extends worst-ever outages 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Gold mining is now the world’s top source of mercury pollution, emitting more than coal-fired power stations. Illegal mining has muddied tropical rivers worldwide 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Germany—Europe’s largest economy—has invested in LNG terminals for additional imports and restarted some coal-fired power plants, while delaying the decommissioning of others. Record-High Temperatures across Europe Ease Energy Crisis Imposed by Russia’s War 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Last summer, Germany agreed to allow the reactivation of coal-fired power plants or an extension to their lifespans to compensate for declining gas deliveries. Germany lagging emissions goals despite renewables boom - think tank 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Germany has also temporarily reactivated old oil- and coal-fired power stations and extended the life of its last three nuclear power plants until mid-April. 1st tanker carrying LNG from US arrives in Germany 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z The order does tell Duke Energy’s subsidiaries in North Carolina to optimally retire its remaining coal-fired plants by 2035, in keeping with a previous announcement by the company. N. Carolina doesn’t pick electric mix to lower carbon levels 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Russia's reduction of gas supplies to Germany following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February, has forced Berlin to reactivate or extend the lifespan of its coal-fired power plants, putting greenhouse emissions targets in jeopardy. Germany's energy crisis powers hydrogen switch 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z A major problem is that the power company relies on an array of older coal-fired power plants that experience frequent breakdowns. South Africa marks holidays despite nationwide power cuts 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z AES Chile, which operates a coal-fired power plant near the port, said in a statement that it is taking all measures to prevent the fire from reaching its installations. Major fire hits Chilean port, Codelco operations unaffected 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Along the Saar River in Germany, rusting steelworks and shuttered coal-fired power plants bear testament to the region's economic struggles. What Germany’s coal miners can teach America about medical debt 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z From the hills above the city you can see clouds of smoke rising from coal-fired power stations and from the myriad of wooden houses that are still heated by firewood. Ice soldiers mark Russia's very patriotic Christmas 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z After returning to Hopewell and her mother’s home in a public housing development near a coal-fired power plant, she would feel like she “didn’t know anything” — especially in math. 2 cities pursued more school for kids. Only 1 pulled it off. 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Now, Germany and Austria say they will delay closing some coal-fired power plants—and even reopen shuttered stations—in order to keep the lights on. Science’s 2022 Breakthrough of the Year: A telescope’s golden eye sees the universe anew 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z U.S. steelmakers claim to have the world’s lowest carbon emissions levels, in part because 70% of American steel is made from scrap iron in electric-arc furnaces rather than coal-fired blast furnaces. U.S. floats new steel, aluminum tariffs based on carbon emissions 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z In the shadow of a retired coal-fired power plant in India’s capital, Meena Devi tries to make her family home — four brick walls with a tin roof — a safe place to breathe. India Chases Clean Energy, but Economic Goals Put Coal First 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Mr Stark said Scotland's early success was in cutting emissions from electricity generation such as closing coal-fired power stations. Scotland loses UK climate change lead, advisers warn 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Europe has made a concerted effort since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February to avoid a worst-case situation by topping up natural gas reserves and even restarting coal-fired power plants to generate electricity. Advice for Europeans: Bundle Up and Get Ready for Outages 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z In Arizona, the Texas Public Policy Foundation campaigned to keep open one of the biggest coal-fired power plants in the West. The Texas Group Waging a National Crusade Against Climate Action 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z The federally owned utility considered replacing the two coal-fired turbines there with solar panels but instead recommended a combined-cycle natural gas plant. Utility recommends natural gas plant despite objections 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Emissions from the dozen coal-fired power plants still operating around the New Delhi region feed a toxic smog that hangs over the city each winter, imperiling people of all backgrounds. India Chases Clean Energy, but Economic Goals Put Coal First 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Logan is one of two former coal-fired power plants that the company agreed in March to shut down. Coal-fired power plant in NJ to be imploded for clean power 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Energy-hungry Bangladesh will soon start receiving a share of its electricity from an Adani coal-fired plant under construction in eastern India. Indian coal magnate Gautam Adani goes green 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z The Gavin plant, located along the Ohio River in Cheshire, Ohio, is one of the largest coal-fired electricity plants in the U.S. EPA orders Ohio power plant to stop dumping toxic coal ash 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z It will be mostly used for generating power and household heating, with coal-fired power plants producing almost 50% of the country’s electricity. High energy prices lead to coal revival in Czech Republic 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The average coal-fired power plant in India is 14 years old, compared with a global average of 20. India Chases Clean Energy, but Economic Goals Put Coal First 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z They were the last two coal-fired power plants operating in the state. Coal-fired power plant in NJ to be imploded for clean power 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z "European countries have reopened their coal-fired power plants for energy supply while coal causes twice the emissions of gas," says Mr Mpanu. COP27: Africa's dash for gas sparks debate at climate summit in Egypt 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The order finalized Friday follows through on a proposal issued in January that implements a 2015 rule aimed at reducing groundwater pollution from coal-fired power plants. EPA orders Ohio power plant to stop dumping toxic coal ash 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z A cadre of rich countries, including the United States, offered $20 billion to bankroll Indonesia’s transition to renewable energy in exchange for a commitment that it retire its large fleet of coal-fired power plants early. Climate Aid Is Lacking for Poor Countries That Burn Few Fossil Fuels 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z In 2015, India’s coal-fired power plants were ordered to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. India Chases Clean Energy, but Economic Goals Put Coal First 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Since then, there has been a flurry of announcements from the government, the latest a presidential decree blocking licences for new coal-fired plants. Who will pay for Indonesia's clean energy bill? 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Overall, though, scientists estimate that emissions from coal burning will increase by around 1% and could set a new record, driven mostly by a renewed reliance on coal-fired power plants in India and Europe. Carbon Emissions Hit a New Record High 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Asia may eventually wean itself off coal-fired plants "but the question is timing," Izumisawa said on calls from the global community for the region to phase out use of the fossil fuel. Asia's coal phase-out must be gradual, says Mitsubishi Heavy head 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z That was only partly offset by a rise in coal use, as countries like Germany and Austria restarted long-dormant coal-fired power plants to ease their energy shortfalls. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Increased in 2022 as Crises Roiled Energy Markets 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Around Delhi, only two out of a dozen coal-fired power plants follow the rules. India Chases Clean Energy, but Economic Goals Put Coal First 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z And Indonesia will actually produce more coal-fired electricity for several years, before it starts to cut production at the end of the decade. Who will pay for Indonesia's clean energy bill? 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Nigeria has about 280 megawatts of coal-fired power plants, and the government sees it as an imperative to get millions of people without power connected to the grid. As wealthy nations take heat for warming planet, coalition unveils lofty plan 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Origin has been looking to speed up its transition to cleaner energy, accelerating the planned shut down of the country's biggest coal-fired power plant and selling its gas exploration assets. Origin Energy backs $11.8 bln buyout offer from Brookfield consortium 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z While the state-owned power company, Eskom, plans to phase out about half of its coal-fired power capacity over the next 13 years, a government planning document calls for the creation of new coal plants. South Africa Runs on Coal. Can It Transition to Clean Energy? 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Yet Mr. Modi’s government has offered to finance a new coal-fired plant near the capital, part of an extensive pipeline of new coal infrastructure. India Chases Clean Energy, but Economic Goals Put Coal First 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z This is Celukan Bawang power station, one of a growing network of coal-fired power plants in Indonesia that are now the subject of complex negotiations to reduce the country's emissions. Who will pay for Indonesia's clean energy bill? 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The tribe has long relied on revenue from the coal industry to fund its government, but those revenues have been declining as coal-fired plants and mines shut down. Navajos electing next leader who wields influence nationally 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z He has also led efforts, he said, such as promoting carbon capture, or pumping carbon dioxide from coal-fired power plants underground so the greenhouse gas won’t contribute to global warming. Gordon, seeking reelection, points to Wyoming improvements 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Hulking coal-fired power stations dotting the region’s flat, rural landscape make South Africa among the world’s worst carbon dioxide emitters. South Africa Runs on Coal. Can It Transition to Clean Energy? 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The two newer coal-fired power stations, whose construction started in 2007, are plagued by cost overruns and design flaws and are still not operating at capacity. COP27: Why South Africa will struggle to wean itself off coal 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Biden had visited a former coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts in July. Manchin: Biden’s coal comments are ‘divorced from reality’ 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Demand for coal is increasing in many countries, with some reopening dormant coal-fired plants. As Other Global Crises Collide, Nations Converge to Address Climate Change 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The company has also put coal-fired power stations on standby in case they are required to boost energy generation. Money-off energy scheme set out to avoid blackouts 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z His father worked at a nearby coal-fired power station, and his mother cooked for workers at another plant. South Africa Runs on Coal. Can It Transition to Clean Energy? 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z However, much more funding will be needed as more coal-fired power stations are going to be closed down in the coming years. COP27: Why South Africa will struggle to wean itself off coal 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z In Germany alone, 21 coal-fired power plants are being reopened or have had their closings postponed to help the country through the next couple of winters. Fossil fuel projects were stalled a year ago. Now they’re making a comeback. 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Weak hydropower in the regions would require other power generators, especially coal-fired power utilities, to boost production to meet peak winter demand, adding to carbon emissions, ultimately increasing the risk of extreme weather. Southern China at risk of winter drought, drop in hydropower 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z The big question lies in whether China will run its new coal-fired plants around the clock or only occasionally, as a backup for renewable energy. China Is Burning More Coal, a Growing Climate Challenge 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z "Leaders extended the lifeline of coal-fired power plants and and we estimate that European emissions actually increased by about 2% in the first six months of this year," says Prof Robert Falkner. COP27: What have global leaders done on climate change in 2022? 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The country is among the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, such as the carbon dioxide produced by coal-fired power stations. COP27: Why South Africa will struggle to wean itself off coal 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The work being done to build up energy supplies — securing liquefied natural gas contracts, prolonging nuclear reactors and restarting coal-fired plants — are major steps in ensuring Europe’s power grids stay on. 2-Minute Showers and a Flotilla of Gas Shipments: Europe Braces for Winter 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The first option would be to increase supply by restarting mothballed coal-fired power stations. Blackouts would be last resort, says National Grid 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z The enormous Huaneng thermal power plant in the city’s southeast sits ready to fire up four coal-fired units each taller than a 10-story apartment tower. China Is Burning More Coal, a Growing Climate Challenge 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Poland has planned for decades to build a nuclear power plant to replace its aging coal-fired plants and alleviate some of the worst air pollution in Europe. Poland looks to SKorea to build nuclear power plant 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Next to Mundra Port stands both a solar panel factory and a coal-fired power plant. Coal Baron or Climate Warrior? The Dizzying Rise of Asia’s Richest Man. 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Greece is extending the operation of all its brown coal-fired or lignite power plants to 2028 and increasing coal production by 50 percent. 2-Minute Showers and a Flotilla of Gas Shipments: Europe Braces for Winter 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The coal-fired plant dated back to the 1930s and closed in 2009 amid the ongoing shift to cleaner energy sources, Minnesota Public Radio News reported. Explosives topple former coal-fired power plant in Minnesota 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The Beijing region’s strategy of keeping a giant coal-fired power plant to meet brief peaks in demand defies conventional wisdom in the global power industry. China Is Burning More Coal, a Growing Climate Challenge 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Mitigation refers to efforts to cut the greenhouse gas emissions that are warming the planet by, for example, switching from coal-fired power to solar or wind. 5 Things to Know about Climate Reparations 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z When the Dutch government announced that it would phase out coal-fired power plants, Baars realized that gypsum manufacturers, which use the sulfur byproduct of coal production, would run into sourcing problems. How to recycle a 14-story office tower 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Several countries have lifted limits on coal-fired power plants, including the Netherlands, Germany and Austria. 2-Minute Showers and a Flotilla of Gas Shipments: Europe Braces for Winter 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z China is building more coal-fired power plants, which activists warn might cause higher emissions. World faces tension with China under Xi Jinping’s third term 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z The danger for the climate is that electric utilities might not be satisfied with running coal-fired power plants only part of the time, said Mr. Sandalow, the former U.S. energy official. China Is Burning More Coal, a Growing Climate Challenge 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z In 2017, energy officials forced schools and apartment buildings in northeast China to rip out coal-fired boilers as part of a national campaign to reduce air pollution. China’s Leader Now Wields Formidable Power. Who Will Say No to Him? 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z One of the facilities that was hit was a major, coal-fired thermal power station in the city of Burshtyn in western Ukraine. Ukrainians face first nationwide electricity outages after Russian strikes 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Germany - Germany's cabinet passed at the end of September two decrees to prolong the operation of sizeable hard coal-fired power plants and bring back idled brown coal capacity to boost supply and network reserves. Factbox: Energy crisis revives coal demand and production 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The Netherlands has also put in place other emergency measures, including allowing coal-fired power plants to ramp up. In the Netherlands, Balancing Energy Security Against Climate Concerns 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The batteries also provide extra time for coal-fired power plants to raise electricity output. China Is Burning More Coal, a Growing Climate Challenge 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z The crisis has also prompted it to restart mothballed coal-fired power stations, though the plan is to phase out coal in the drive for green energy. Germany extends nuclear power amid energy crisis 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z China is a big investor in wind and solar, but jittery Communist Party leaders called for more coal-fired power after economic growth slumped last year and shortages caused blackouts. Official: China mining more coal but increasing wind, solar 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z The Economy Ministry said bringing back coal-fired power plants into the mix could add up to 10 gigawatts of capacity in case of a critical gas supply situation. Factbox: Energy crisis revives coal demand and production 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The coal-fired Battersea Power Station supplied electricity to London from the 1930s to the 1970s, powering sites from Buckingham Palace to the Parliament building. London’s Battersea Power Station opens after huge revamp 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z China’s push to build more coal-fired power plants, at a cost of up to $1 billion apiece, has alarmed Western officials. China Is Burning More Coal, a Growing Climate Challenge 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z The original Art Deco Control Room A, the first to be built and once key to sending coal-fired power across large swathes of the capital, is now an events space. Battersea Power Station opens after decades of decay 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Germany, for instance, has decided to keep coal-fired power plants online and restart several others that had been mothballed. France Sends Gas to Germany to Offset Russia Supply Cuts 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Italy - Among a raft of measures to help cut gas consumption, Italy plans to increase output from existing coal-fired and oil-fired power plants. Factbox: Energy crisis revives coal demand and production 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The beleaguered state utility, which is reliant on aging coal-fired power plants that frequently break down, has been implementing rolling blackouts in the country - locally called load-shedding - for more than a decade. South African state utility reinstates rolling power cuts from Monday 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Australia's largest electricity generator, and accelerate the closure of AGL's coal-fired power plants by a decade. Australian tech billionaire to chair $20 bln solar power export project 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Kilroot is currently a coal-fired power station but is due to convert to gas turbine generation over the next few years. Electricity: NI could face blackouts by 2024, officials say 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Power cuts have reached record levels this year in South Africa, as state utility Eskom's inefficient coal-fired power stations have suffered repeated breakdowns. S.African business activity contracts in Sept -PMI 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Netherlands - Dutch energy minister Rob Jetten said in June the Netherlands will remove a production cap at coal-fired energy plants to preserve gas. Factbox: Energy crisis revives coal demand and production 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who is responsible for energy, said negotiations with the operators of Germany’s other coal mines and eight coal-fired power plants were ongoing. German energy giant RWE to end coal use by 2030 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z In June, the court blocked the EPA from adopting rules that would fight climate change by forcing a shift away from coal-fired power plants. Supreme Court hears lively debate on protecting wetlands, led in part by new Justice Jackson 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the project would replace the coal-fired power station site - owned by French energy giant EDF - which is set to be closed this year. Nuclear fusion plant to be built at West Burton A power station 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Just weeks ago, Hawaii’s last coal-fired power plant closed after 30 years, and more retirements are scheduled around the U.S. over the next decade. US shift away from coal hits tribal community in New Mexico 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z EDF Energy to extend the life of four coal-fired power units at two plants. Factbox: Energy crisis revives coal demand and production 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Across the United States, scores of coal-fired power plants, complete with transmission lines, significant land and supportive adjacent communities, are shutting down. Opinion | Those old power plants? Now we have the means to turn them green. 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Australia's biggest coal-fired power station will also shut earlier than planned, it was announced earlier this year. Australia's most-polluting coal plant to shut decade earlier than planned 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z But as countries scramble to replace Russian fossil fuels and even reactivate polluting coal-fired power plants, environmentalists and the EU itself say renewables are the way out long term. Lights out, ovens off: Europe preps for winter energy crisis 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z The Formosa project alone would have emitted more than 13.6 million tons of greenhouse gases a year—equivalent to what 3.5 coal-fired power plants would emit in the same year. The Race to Stop a Plastics Plant Scores a Crucial Win 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Approving completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline would have the climate impact of 23 new coal-fired power plants and threaten neighborhood water quality, they said. Manchin’s Gas Pipeline Deal Irks Both Parties, Snarling Spending Bill 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z And the Energy Department reported this month that old coal-fired power plants are good locations for new nuclear reactors. Opinion | Those old power plants? Now we have the means to turn them green. 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z As severe drought and heatwave hit western and southern China from late July, coal-fired power plants geared up production to meet the spiking demand for air conditioning and the supply gap from hydropower stations. China's Aug coal imports from Russia highest in at least 5 years 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Hawai'i shuttered its last remaining coal-fired power plant last week, bidding farewell to a carbon-intensive energy source that the island chain has relied on for more than 150 years. Hawai’i shuts down its last coal plant 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z It would also have emitted more than 13.6 million tons per year of greenhouse gases, the equivalent of 3.5 coal-fired power plants. In ‘Cancer Alley,’ Judge Blocks Huge Petrochemical Plant 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z EPA, the Supreme Court limited the EPA's power to regulate emissions from coal-fired power plants, using the major questions doctrine. How Justice Scalia created chaos: "Originalism" is just right-wing ideology in disguise 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z That means less water not only for hydropower but also for the region’s chemical factories and coal-fired power plants, which need huge quantities of water for cooling. Climate Change Could Worsen Supply Chain Turmoil 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Online sleuths identified the frozen city as Krasnoyarsk in Siberia, which does not use natural gas but suffers from air pollution as a result of coal-fired power plants. Putin, in defiant speech, threatens Western gas and grain supplies 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Hawai'i is the U.S.'s most petroleum-dependent state, and Hawaiian Electric, the state's largest electricity supplier, predicts that some coal-fired power generation will have to be replaced with oil — at least in the near term. Hawai’i shuts down its last coal plant 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Scholz noted that his government has moved to build liquefied natural gas terminals, the first of which are due to open this winter, and reactivate coal-fired power plants. Scholz: Germany well-placed on energy to get through winter 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Phasing out coal-fired power plants in order to reduce carbon emissions as part of a broader transition to a greener economy has had broad backing in Germany, that was an early adopter of renewable energy. Factbox: Ukraine war forces German parties to cross red lines on energy, defence 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z We’re told this will “save the planet” even as China and India spend billions to build new coal-fired plants. Informed voters and honest elections are left’s worst nightmare 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Battery-powered vehicles will not eliminate that pollution since three-quarters of India’s electricity comes from coal-fired power plants. India’s Electric Vehicle Push Is Riding on Mopeds and Rickshaws 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z Hawaii shuttered its last remaining coal-fired power station on Thursday, a major milestone in the state’s ambitious effort to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2045. Hawaii Closes Its Last Coal-Fired Power Plant 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z South Africa’s Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has historically played a much more muted role, including a slow response to sanctioning the national power supplier, Eskom, for its polluting coal-fired power stations. South African Villagers Win Suit to Halt Shell’s Oil Exploration 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z But it made the painful decision in July to re-activate mothballed coal-fired power plants in an attempt to reduce the amount of gas it uses to generate electricity. Factbox: Ukraine war forces German parties to cross red lines on energy, defence 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Serbia almost entirely depends on imports of Russian gas and it generates around 70% of its electricity needs in its ageing coal-fired power plants. Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia agree to share surplus energy, food 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The AES coal plant closure means Hawaii joins 10 other states with no major coal-fired power facilities, according to data from Global Energy Monitor, a nonprofit advocating for a global transition to clean energy. Hawaii quits coal in bid to fight climate change 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Scholz cited Germany’s decisions to reactivate oil and coal-fired power plants, mandate the filling of natural gas storage facilities and lease floating liquefied natural gas terminals. Germany upbeat on energy security; Russia cuts gas to France 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Running the plants on L.P.G. is less efficient than natural gas, but combined with the output from the coal-fired plant, they can generate enough power to keep the company running. How German Companies Are Staring Down Putin’s Threat to Cut Off Gas 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z On Friday, Germany’s foreign minister said that estimates show the Baltic Sea can produce “more than twice the installed capacity of all German coal-fired power stations.” Danes, Germans back Baltic wind hub to offset Russian gas 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The falling hydropower production prompted Sichuan utilities to step up the use of coal-fired power plants, temporarily setting back efforts to reduce carbon and other emissions. China’s drought-hit areas get rain, bringing flood risks 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z Rhode Island and Vermont never had any coal-fired power plants. Hawaii quits coal in bid to fight climate change 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z “The European Commission estimates that the Baltic Sea could potentially produce more than 90 gigawatts in wind energy. That is more than twice the installed capacity of all German coal-fired power stations.” Germany promotes Baltic Sea’s ‘enormous’ energy potential 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z An obvious solution was to keep a coal-fired power plant going past October, when it was scheduled to be swapped out for two new gas-fired plants. How German Companies Are Staring Down Putin’s Threat to Cut Off Gas 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Beijing has sought to offset at least part of the lost hydropower from the drought by ramping up the use of coal-fired power plants. China’s Record Drought Adds to Its Economic and Climate Woes 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Though Sichuan has abundant coal stocks, coal-fired power makes up just 16% of its total power capacity, not enough to meet the supply-demand gap. Explainer: The power crunch in China's Sichuan and why it matters 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z California, Maine and Texas are among states that have restricted construction of new coal-fired plants. Hawaii quits coal in bid to fight climate change 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z “After this crisis, the coal lobby will be saying, ‘This is why you need to have more coal mines and more coal-fired power plants,’ ” he said. China’s summer heat wave is breaking all records 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Other factors are pushing up power prices, including low river levels that are impeding shipments of fuel to coal-fired plants that Germany and other governments want to fire up to replace gas. Why Europe’s Electricity Prices Are Soaring 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z With fears of gas supply disruption this winter from Russia to Europe, energy firms have been asked to delay the closure of UK coal-fired power plants by the government. Inflation: Who is benefitting from soaring prices? 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z A coal-fired power station is a huge heat engine. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z The efficiency of production and distribution of electricity produced in a coal-fired power plant is about 40%. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Electricity shortages in regions reliant on a vast network of power-generating dams and reservoirs also come as the Chinese government is debating how — and how fast — to transition away from coal-fired power to renewable sources. China’s summer heat wave is breaking all records 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Other provinces rely more on coal-fired power, which isn’t affected. China extends power rationing for factories in drought 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z German utility Uniper said on Monday it will start producing electricity for the market at its reserve coal-fired power station Heyden 4 due to Russia halting pipeline flows. Inflation: Who is benefitting from soaring prices? 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z In a coal-fired power plant, for example, about 40% of the chemical energy in the coal becomes useful electrical energy. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Beijing has presented itself as a leading force in tackling climate change but has also continued to build coal-fired power plants that produce carbon dioxide, mercury and other harmful emissions. China hit by drought, floods, as Yangtze River runs dry 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z The southern state and manufacturing hub depends on gas-fired power plants and has few coal-fired plants and low wind power production. German minister rules out keeping nuclear plants running to save gas 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z The city was built in 1970 for families of workers at the nearby coal-fired power station on the river. Warnings of attack on Ukraine nuclear plant set the world on edge 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z The explosion at TECO’s Big Bend plant near Tampa happened when an effort was made using high-pressure water to clear a slag byproduct that accumulates in tanks under the coal-fired furnaces. Florida utility gets $500K fine, probation for fatal blast 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z If the efficiency of a coal-fired electrical generating plant is 35%, then what do we mean when we say that energy is a conserved quantity? College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z The national impact of shutdowns is limited, because Sichuan accounts for only 4% of industrial production, while other provinces use more coal-fired power, which hasn’t been disrupted. Yangtze shrinks as China’s drought disrupts industry 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z But the country has continued to build new coal-fired power plants. China shuts factories, rations electricity as heat wave stifles economy 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z McLaughlin and his University of Wyoming colleagues are studying whether tiny spaces in rock deep underground can permanently store vast volumes of greenhouse gas emitted by a coal-fired power plant. New climate deal spurs hopes of more carbon storage projects 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Gates’ company, TerraPower, plans to build an advanced, nontraditional nuclear reactor and employ workers from a local coal-fired power plant scheduled to close soon. Climate bill: Could coal communities shift to nuclear? 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z Figure 7.25 Tremendous amounts of electric power are generated by coal-fired power plants such as this one in China, but an even larger amount of power goes into heat transfer to the surroundings. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Since Russia reduced its gas supply to Germany, the ministers are relying more heavily on coal-fired power stations. Drought hits Germany's Rhine River: 'We have 30cm of water left' 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z As utilities have shuttered coal-fired power plants elsewhere, West Virginia regulators last year signed off on expensive upgrades to allow three big coal plants to keep operating until at least 2040. In the heart of coal country, U.S. climate bill could push up green shoots 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z One goal of McLaughlin’s project is to preserve the lifespan of a relatively new coal-fired power plant, Dry Fork Station, run by Basin Electric Power Cooperative. New climate deal spurs hopes of more carbon storage projects 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z “I think it’s more dangerous this time because the supply situation is tight anyway and the coal-fired power plants in particular, which are extremely important for generating electricity, are likely to be hit harder.” Low Rhine water levels another drain on Germany's economy 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Japan, which has not clarified the timing when it will fully ban coal-fired plants, has been seen as reluctant to commit itself to banning coal power as soon as many European countries. UN chief urges nuke powers to abide by no-first-use pledge 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z And Xi pledged that China would stop building overseas coal-fired power plants at a U.N. meeting last year. EXPLAINER: On China, US and climate, action, not talk is key 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z He said the Navajo Nation hasn’t been quick enough to respond to a huge loss of revenue from shuttered coal mines and coal-fired power plants and should capitalize on tourism. Jonathan Nez, Buu Nygren advance for Navajo presidency 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z But to defray costs, NRG Energy’s Petra Nova coal-fired power plant outside Houston sold its carbon dioxide to increase local oil production. New climate deal spurs hopes of more carbon storage projects 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z One analysis estimates the completed pipeline would generate 89,526,651 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equal to 26 new coal-fired power plants or 19 million passenger vehicles. Manchin’s secret climate “side deal” revealed: “It’s not a climate solution, it’s a climate bomb” 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z Another 11 coal-fired power plants scheduled to be shut down in November will be allowed to keep operating. Germany argues over nuclear shutdown amid gas supply worries 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z The drop was due in large part to an industrywide shift in electricity generation, away from coal-fired units toward natural gas and renewable energy. 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Countries like Germany and Romania are also taking other steps, including bringing back coal-fired electric power plants or delaying their retirement. Europe’s Race to Secure New Energy Sources Is on a Knife’s Edge 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z And the governments of Austria and the Netherlands have taken steps to pivot to coal-fired power plants that had either been shuttered or scheduled for phaseout. With Russia using energy as leverage, the quest in many parts of Europe is to shrink demand. 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z If confirmed, the seizure of the Soviet-era coal-fired Vuhlehirsk power plant in eastern Ukraine would be Moscow's first strategic gain in more than three weeks in what it calls its "special military operation". Fate of Ukraine's second biggest power plant in balance after Russian advance 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z It also aims to step up efforts against climate change by expanding the use of renewable energy and bringing Germany’s exit from coal-fired power forward from 2038, “ideally” to 2030. Germany to reduce financial incentives to buy electric cars 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z They also are able to come online at full power within one to 12 hours, while a coal-fired generator can take up to 24 hours to be fully ready to produce power. 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Japan is promoting mixing hydrogen and ammonia at coal-fired power plants as a way to lower emissions. Japan, Indonesia to boost naval security ties as China rises 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z "If you are in Germany and Russia cuts off gas, even if you are in the Green party, you should accept that the extension of coal-fired power is a pragmatic answer." Return of coal a threat to European companies' ESG ratings 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z We could start by converting the most polluting coal-fired power plants to natural gas, which emits half as much carbon dioxide as coal when combusted. Opinion | In tackling climate change, don’t let the perfect become the enemy of the good 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z Speaking Wednesday at a shuttered coal-fired power plant in Somerset, Massachusetts, that will soon be used for clean energy, Mr. Biden said that “since Congress is not acting as it should … this is an emergency.” Biden leaves Democrats, environmentalists unsatisfied after failing to declare climate emergency 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z Because of this necessary lead time, it is difficult to rely on coal-fired generators when demand rises and the power grid needs more electricity quickly. 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden’s speech at a former coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts led to widespread claims on social media that he made a significant announcement not about climate change, but about his health. FACT FOCUS: Biden cancer remark causes confusion 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z "Climate change is literally an existential threat to our nation and to the world," the president said in Wednesday's speech, which was delivered outside a former coal-fired power plant in the town of Somerset. Biden unveils $2.3bn plan to fight climate change 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Biden discussed the new moves today from a shuttered coal-fired power plant that will now be used to make subsea cables for offshore wind installations. Wind farms could join oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z The Netherlands has activated the early warning phase of its energy crisis plan and lift a cap on production by coal-fired power plants. Factbox: Europe's action in case Russian gas supply stops 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z If demand spikes, a coal-fired generator will miss the window when electricity is needed. 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Biden is to unveil the latest efforts during a visit on Wednesday to a former coal-fired power plant in Somerset, Massachusetts, that is shifting to offshore wind manufacturing. Biden to announce climate actions at ex-coal plant in Mass. 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z But even as China invests heavily in renewable energy, its reliance on coal-fired power and a carbon-intensive model of economic growth continue to alarm climate activists, who fear Beijing is pivoting too slowly. China’s summer floods and heat waves fuel plans for a changing climate 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, has stopped lending to new coal mines or coal-fired power plants. Republicans threaten Wall Street over climate positions 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z The law also includes a measure that permits power companies to bring coal-fired plants — recently mothballed in an effort to cut carbon emissions — back online to generate more electricity and free up more gas. Uniper, Germany’s largest gas importer, asks for government bailout. 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Government Accountability Office, coal-fired generators are by far the largest electricity-sector sources. 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Right now, some gas and coal-fired power plants might generate more power than typically needed, called the spinning reserve, in case energy demand spikes or supply from other power sources dips. Can Microsoft’s data centers become big batteries for the grid? 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z One of the UK's largest power stations has delayed the closure of its coal-fired generators due to fears over the security of gas supplies from Russia. Drax coal-fired power plants to stay open over Russia gas supply fears 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Opposition lawmaker Andreas Jung of the Christian Democrats criticized the government for keeping heavily polluting coal-fired power plants on stand-by to replace gas-fired facilities that have to shut down due to lack of supply. German lawmakers back plan to expand renewable energy 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z It does not matter where the gases come from—whether the source is volcanoes, airplanes or coal-fired power plants, the results end up being the same. Toxic Slime Contributed to Earth’s Worst Mass Extinction—And It’s Making a Comeback 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z But that doesn't mean coal-fired power plants will make a comeback. 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Germany is rushing through legislation to restart coal-fired power plants as a temporary measure despite plans to exit coal entirely by 2030. EXPLAINER: Fears of a natural gas emergency stalk Europe 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z There, dozens of coal-fired plants operate 24 hours a day, blackening the skies over New Delhi and Mumbai, leading to almost 80,000 premature deaths per year, according to one analysis. How One Restaurateur Transformed America’s Energy Industry 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z He noted that compliance with EPA standards for regional haze, the ozone transport rule and National Ambient Air Quality Standards will require cleaner operation for coal-fired power plants in particular. What’s On and Off the Table for Climate Action after the Supreme Court Ruling 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Ms. Capito has argued that coal-fired power plants, which have been closing as the nation moves away from fossil fuel sources, could become sites for nuclear reactors. Nuclear Power Gets New Push in U.S., Winning Converts 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z These natural gas power plants are newer, have similar and sometimes lower fuel costs, and are more efficient at generating electricity than the existing coal-fired generators. 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Japan has kept most of its nuclear power plants closed since the 2011 meltdown in Fukushima, and it has been shutting coal-fired power plants to reduce its carbon emissions. Japan Swelters Through a Punishing Heat Wave 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z A strike by Eskom workers added to the utility’s woes including breakdowns of its aging coal-fired power plants, insufficient generation capacity and corruption, according to experts. South Africans struggle in the dark to cope with power cuts 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z EPA could also offer blending fuels like natural gas or even hydrogen as a form of compliance for coal-fired power plants, said Doniger during a press call last week. What’s On and Off the Table for Climate Action after the Supreme Court Ruling 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z “But it does not give a new lease on life to the nation’s coal-fired power plants. They are too expensive and too dirty compared to all the other forms of pollution.” The U.S. is ditching coal. The Supreme Court ruling won’t change that. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z And, once built, renewable energy sources have no fuel costs and relatively low operational costs compared with coal-fired generators. 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Roughly 28% of the coal-fired capacity currently in the U.S. will be retired by 2035, according to the Energy Information Administration, the data and research arm of the Department of Energy. Biden scrambles to tackle climate change after Supreme Court limits EPA power 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z South Africa mines coal and relies heavily on coal-fired plants, which causes noticeable air pollution. South Africans struggle in the dark to cope with power cuts 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z The matter at hand, the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, which would have targeted carbon emissions at coal-fired power plants, never went into effect and was repealed under the Trump administration. Right-wing justices put Supreme Court at odds with America 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z “The utilities will not build new coal-fired power plants. That is irreversible, and why, even absent the Clean Power Plan, the U.S. met its regulatory objectives eleven years early.” The U.S. is ditching coal. The Supreme Court ruling won’t change that. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z As a result, costs have increased for the coal-fired fleet. 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z The same is true when California imports power from coal-fired power plants in Arizona and the low-income communities of color that surround them there are polluted, she said. Environmental justice advocates slam Supreme Court ruling 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z During the Obama administration, the agency determined the best system to cut emissions from power plants involved shifting away from highly polluting coal-fired electricity to cleaner natural gas and renewables. Opinion | The Supreme Court ends a disastrous term by gutting climate change rules 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z The plan never went into effect, but its emission-reduction goals were met ahead of schedule because of economic conditions that made coal-fired plants more expensive. Supreme Court limits EPA’s power to combat climate change 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z In New Mexico, a coal-fired power plant was slated to close its last two units Thursday. To avoid blackouts, California may tap fossil fuel plants 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z The Obama plan would have required states to reduce emissions from electricity generation, primarily by shifting away from coal-fired plants. Supreme Court decision may slow transition to cleaner energy 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z The US flag flies at half mast in front of a coal-fired power plant's cooling tower at Duke Energy's Crystal River Energy Complex in Crystal River, Florida, U.S., Analysis: Back to the drawing board: U.S. Supreme Court upends Biden climate agenda 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Steam rises from the cooling towers of the coal-fired power plant at Duke Energy's Crystal River Energy Complex in Crystal River, Florida, U.S., Reactions to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on carbon emissions 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z After Ukraine won its independence in 1991, the region’s coal-fired thermal plants provided almost a third of the country’s energy needs and powered its metallurgical sector. ‘No one wants to risk getting trapped’: In war, dangers multiply for Ukraine's miners 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Lord Deben said he was not concerned about keeping a coal-fired power plant open longer than planned this winter to shore up energy supplies, despite a commitment to end UK coal power by October 2024. Cumbria coal mine proposal is indefensible, says UK climate chief 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z This month, Germany said it would restart coal-fired power plants in order to conserve natural gas after Russia cut gas deliveries to Europe. Coal Dust and Methane Below, Russian Bombs Above 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Carbon emissions from the sector have dropped in recent years as coal-fired power plants have been retired and replaced by cleaner-burning natural gas plants, and renewable sources like wind and solar. Analysis: Back to the drawing board: U.S. Supreme Court upends Biden climate agenda 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Like the rest of Europe, Poland is shifting away from coal-fired power stations but domestic gas consumption is rising fast, likely to about 30 bcm a year, roughly equivalent to heating nine million homes. The small seaport crucial for Europe's energy future 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The government has also passed a law that would allow utilities to restart coal-fired power plants that either had been shuttered or were scheduled for phaseout. Germany raises gas emergency level, warning of a crisis. 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z One option is a possible delay of a planned phase-out of coal-fired power plants it still operates at its German sites in Leverkusen and Krefeld. As Russia cuts gas, German industry grapples with painful choices 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z “How much carbon dioxide we emit will depend on how long our plants need to run,” said Markus Hennes, the spokesman for Steag, which runs several coal-fired plants in western Germany. Russia Crimps Gas Flows Just as Europe Races to Stock Up for Winter 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Mr Birol said the ongoing gas crisis now justified emergency short-term measures to reduce demand, such as increasing the use of coal-fired power stations, and if possible prolonging the life of nuclear power plants. Europe told to prepare for Russia turning off gas 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z In an interview with The Financial Times, Fatih Birol urged European governments to keep their aging nuclear power stations open and to keep coal-fired power stations ready in case Russia halts gas exports this winter. Will Biden’s Gas Tax Holiday Make a Difference? 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z In recent weeks, the country has felt the impact of disruptions to coal supplies, outages at several coal-fired power plants and soaring global energy prices. Australia to lift electricity market suspension as prices ease 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Out of concerns about Russia choking its gas supply, Germany’s economy ministry said it would increase its dependency on coal-fired power plants and store more gas. Biden’s TikTok Problem 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Germany is rushing through legislation to restart coal-fired power plants as a temporary patch despite plans to exit coal entirely by 2030. EXPLAINER: What’s next after Russia reduced gas to Europe? 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z These include lifting limits on coal-fired electric power stations until 2024. Dutch Government Activates ‘Early Warning’ Because of Russian Cutbacks on Gas 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Germany, which has also faced lower Russian gas flows, announced on Sunday its latest plan to increase gas storage levels and said it could restart coal-fired power plants that it had aimed to phase out. Europe may shift back to coal as Russia turns down gas flows 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Germany will restart coal-fired power plants, amid concerns that losing Russia’s natural gas supply could bring about an energy shortage. A Wildfire Year 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Germany will restart coal-fired power plants amid concerns about a looming supply shortage after Russia cut gas deliveries to Europe this week. Your Monday Briefing 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z The Dutch government says it will allow coal-fired power stations to operate at full capacity again to conserve natural gas that would otherwise be burned to produce electricity. EXPLAINER: What’s next after Russia reduced gas to Europe? 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z They include bringing back online coal-fired power plants that had been drawn down to reduce carbon emissions, although the statement did not specify how many plants would be affected. Germany will fire up coal plants again in an effort to save natural gas. 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Germany's economy ministry said bringing back coal-fired power plants could add up to 10 gigawatts of capacity in case gas supply hit critical levels. Europe may shift back to coal as Russia turns down gas flows 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Since then, coal-fired generators have brought 1,900 MW of capacity back on line, the Australian Energy Council has said, reducing blackout risks. Australian power market operator says fire won't worsen energy crisis 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z In May, the Group of 7 major economies announced that it would give Vietnam financial and technical support to help the country transition from coal-fired power to renewable energy. She Spoke Out Against Vietnam’s Plans for Coal. Then She Was Arrested. 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z In recent weeks, Australia has felt the impact of disruptions to coal supplies, outages at several coal-fired power plants and soaring global energy prices. Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z It prohibited new coal-fired power plants in certain regions, required existing plants to reduce emissions and mandated that large cities restrict the number of cars on the road. Air pollution worse for global lifespan than cigarettes or alcohol 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Bowen said the main problem behind the power crunch was unscheduled outages at ageing coal-fired power stations. Australians urged to save electricity to ease power crunch 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Under Germany’s energy transition plan, the country’s remaining three nuclear plants are due to close this year and coal-fired power plants to be phased out by 2030. German govt seeks to resolve wind power dispute with states 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Born and raised in a rural area of northern Vietnam, Ms. Nguy’s family lived near a coal-fired thermal power plant. She Spoke Out Against Vietnam’s Plans for Coal. Then She Was Arrested. 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Flooding earlier this year hit some coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland, while technical issues have cut production at two mines that supply the market's biggest coal-fired station in New South Wales. Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z British business minister Kwasi Kwarteng said on Tuesday EDF had agreed to keep its West Burton coal-fired power station online over winter and discussions are ongoing with two other plants about doing the same. UK confident it can overturn legal ban on Rwanda plan - minister 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Were the flow continuous at 87 metric tons of methane an hour, total yearly emissions would be equivalent to those from five average coal-fired power plants, the company said. One Site, 95 Tons of Methane an Hour 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z "The White House is administratively gutting key pieces of trade law to enable Chinese solar producers possibly using slave labor and coal-fired power to move their products duty-free through Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand." Joe Biden wants to jump-start solar energy — a great idea, in theory. But will it work? 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z The Ministry of Industry and Trade had just proposed a doubling of coal-fired power capacity, according to a draft plan. She Spoke Out Against Vietnam’s Plans for Coal. Then She Was Arrested. 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Around a quarter of Australia's coal-fired electricity generating capacity is currently out of service due to unexpected outages and scheduled maintenance. Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z One of the keys to Pepe’s consistency, from store to store to store, is its ability to faithfully re-create the coal-fired oven from the Wooster Street location. Review | Frank Pepe’s is a long way from home, but it hasn’t lost its identity 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z A draft law agreed by Cabinet would ensure that coal-fired plants previously scheduled for closure remain in functional condition. Germany to keep more coal plants on hand in case of gas cuts 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z China, the biggest user of coal, agreed to stop funding "all overseas coal-fired power projects completely". COP26: Are nations on track to meet their climate goals? 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z Under Obama’s Clean Power Plan, states were encouraged to shift electricity generation away from coal-fired plants to lower-emitting sources. Supreme Court faces historic case backlog as fractious term comes to an end 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z It has three units that have been out of service at its coal-fired plant in Bayswater, New South Wales. Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Witnesses reported that the accident happened on a feeder pile for the station’s coal-fired power plant, which is Colorado’s largest and is operated by Xcel Energy. Colorado coal pile slide buries 2 workers; search underway 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z But the country’s 90 gigawatts of coal-fired power plants under construction and record levels of coal production “will make delivering China’s climate targets tougher” but not impossible, says Li Shuo, a Greenpeace adviser in Beijing. News at a glance: China’s carbon pledge, ARPA-H’s interim head, and an exascale computer 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z China’s leaders have recently doubled-down on plans to promote coal-fired power, calling for coal production capacity to increase by 300 million tons this year, or 7% over last year. Carbon emissions dip, at least briefly, in China: study 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z As a contingency, the government has asked the owners of the UK's remaining coal-fired power stations to keep them open for longer than previously planned. EDF rules out extending Hinkley Point B's lifetime to deal with energy shortages 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The commitments on the phaseout of coal plants will particularly affect Japan, which relies heavily on coal-fired power plants. Key nations agree to halt funding for new fossil fuel projects 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Late last year, power shortages forced local governments to ration electricity across China as coal-fired power plants failed to keep up with soaring demand. As China mines more coal, levels of a more potent greenhouse gas soar 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z The conflict threatens Duke Energy’s favored path to speed up closures of the coal-fired plants by 2030 and boost its carbon-cutting goals. U.S. to auction five sites off California coast for wind turbines 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z While its coal-fired propulsion system is unique and was part of the historic designation, Spore said the company is not worried about it losing that landmark status. Coal-powered passenger ship to convert to new fuel source 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Another topic discussed was South Africa’s intention to reduce its dependence on coal-fired power plants. German chancellor discusses Ukraine war in South Africa 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Another topic to be discussed is South Africa’s intention to reduce its dependence on coal-fired power plants. German chancellor to discuss Ukraine war in South Africa 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z At the same time recent outages at Australian coal-fired plants have driven up demand for gas-fired generation. Global gas crunch claims first Australian trading casualty 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z And if more wind energy is available than initially forecast, a utility might needlessly purchase more expensive electricity from a coal-fired power plant. More accurate wind forecasts can save Americans millions in energy costs 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Utilities place bids for compensation payments they will get in exchange for idling coal-fired power stations. Analysis-Fearing Russian cutoff, German industry braces for gas rations race 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z “Because closing coal-fired powered stations is going to cost jobs.” After fires and floods, climate-conscious independents could determine Australian election 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z South Africa is currently suffering nationwide rolling power cuts because its coal-fired power stations are unable to generate adequate amounts of electricity. German chancellor to discuss Ukraine war in South Africa 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z “The Russian economy remains surprisingly resilient in the face of international sanctions, with coal-fired power generation, a real-time economic indicator, still holding up exceptionally well,” Halff said. Where are Russia’s barrels of oil going? 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Last week, an Indiana-based utility said delays of up to 18 months in solar projects meant it would have to keep running two coal-fired power plants that were slated for retirement. Raimondo: Inquiry on solar imports follows the law 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z It has also promised it will support new coal mines if they make commercial sense, and that it will not force coal-fired power stations to shut early. Australia election 2022: What will the vote mean for climate policies? 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z It’s unclear whether EPA plans to update the standard for new coal-fired power at the same time. Why the EPA Might Make New Gas Plants Catch Carbon 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z If you look at coal-fired utilities in Europe, for instance, what you see is they’re already at a fairly high level of credit risk threat because they’re having to account for the cost of carbon. Can coal investing be environmentally friendly? A contrarian take on ESG 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Both sides have also promised to lower electricity bills - a tough target amid disagreement on what to do about coal-fired plants. Analysis: Rising power bills complicate Australia's election climate war 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z He has also opposed an international plan to wind down coal-fired power plants and replace them with renewable sources. In shift, South Africans prevail over Big Oil in drilling project 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z In the past, coal-fired power stations could have been called upon for cheap backup energy, but inefficient old plants have been taken offline. Can Japan Keep the Lights On? The Ukraine War Upends a Big Energy Bet. 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z The government has written to energy firms asking them to delay the closure of UK coal-fired power plants. UK asks coal plants to delay closure over energy supply concerns 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Just deciding you’re not going to invest in coal doesn’t stop China from building coal-fired power plants. Can coal investing be environmentally friendly? A contrarian take on ESG 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The coalition and AGL say coal-fired plants need to be shut gradually to ensure steady supply and stable electricity bills. Analysis: Rising power bills complicate Australia's election climate war 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z "So for next winter - what can make a difference is fuel switching such as opening up coal-fired power plants, as Italy and Germany have plans to do in case of an emergency." How reliant is the world on Russia for oil and gas? 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z National Party Senator Matt Canavan, a vocal opponent of emission targets, also urged the government to build more coal-fired power stations, reigniting a row within the coalition over climate policy just weeks from the election. Climate rows resurface in Australia's ruling coalition ahead of election 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z China’s coal-fired power plants operate at about half their capacity on average, but building more creates jobs and economic activity, said Greenpeace’s Li. China promotes coal in setback for efforts to cut emissions 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z It doesn’t even stop Europe running coal-fired power plants. Can coal investing be environmentally friendly? A contrarian take on ESG 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z When will China build its last coal-fired power plant? With coal surge, China puts energy security and growth before climate 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Last month, Colorado regulators gave the thumbs down to a utility company’s request to operate a coal-fired power plant for another 12 years, instead signaling a desire to shut it down in 2029. Domestic energy projects fall victim to opposition from communities and politicians 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Anne Hedges with the Montana Environmental Information Center said that before Marathon Digital showed up, environmental groups had expected the coal-fired power plant in Hardin, Montana, to close. Bitcoin’s new puzzle: How to ditch fossil fuels and go green 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z China is one of the biggest investors in wind and solar, but jittery leaders called for more coal-fired power after economic growth plunged last year and shortages caused blackouts and factory shutdowns. China promotes coal in setback for efforts to cut emissions 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z Maybe the investment that you’re looking at is a coal-fired plant, or it’s a business that has coal-fired energy — and it has renewable energy. Can coal investing be environmentally friendly? A contrarian take on ESG 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z “That very big expansion of wind and solar doesn’t ensure a reduction in coal-fired power,” Gosens said. With coal surge, China puts energy security and growth before climate 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Oregon is considered a “green” state, through its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by state agencies and being the first state to commit to stop using coal-fired power. Report: Oregon has $5.3b invested in fossil fuel companies 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Just because Marathon doesn’t want to use coal-fired power anymore doesn’t mean there won’t be another bitcoin miner to take its place. Bitcoin’s new puzzle: How to ditch fossil fuels and go green 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Beijing has avoided joining governments that promised to phase out use of coal-fired power. China promotes coal in setback for efforts to cut emissions 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z And it says, I’m running down my coal-fired energy over the next five years, and I’m switching into renewables. Can coal investing be environmentally friendly? A contrarian take on ESG 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Those moves caused rolling blackouts across the country last year and briefly paralyzed many factories in September as coal-fired power plants did not generate enough electricity. China Sets Aside Push to Spread Wealth in Pivotal Year for Xi 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z The report also notes challenges to government permits, including a ruling in Pretoria, South Africa, that found that climate change can be considered in approving coal-fired power plants. Climate Litigation Boosted by IPCC Report 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z “Demand that renewable energy is introduced now — at speed and at scale. Demand an end to coal-fired power. Demand an end to all fossil fuel subsidies.” Stopping Climate Change Is Doable, but Time Is Short, U.N. Panel Warns 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Serbia produces two thirds of its electric power in ageing and polluting coal-fired plants. Eight killed as coal mine shaft in Serbia collapses 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z The country has been betting on coal-fired power to address chronic electricity shortages and create jobs. In Zimbabwe, coal power project seeks other backing after China's U-turn 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z At the same time, it has agreed to keep coal-fired power plants in reserve, even as it earmarked nearly $220 billion over the next four years to revive the country’s transition to renewable energy sources. The War Is Reshaping How Europe Spends 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z They expressed concerns over the feasibility of other contractual obligations, including building a railway to the Pakistan border at Torkham, a coal-fired power plant, and community amenities such as a hospital and schools. With eye to China investment, Taliban now preserve buddhas 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Sulfur can be a major pollutant for people who use heating oil in their houses or live near coal-fired power plants. Alaska air pollution holds clues for other Arctic climates 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z In Germany, Europe’s largest economy, leaders are planning to have several coal-fired power plants that were recently taken off the grid placed in reserve, so that they could be quickly fired up if needed. Will War Make Europe’s Switch to Clean Energy Even Harder? 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Currently, Zimbabwe has the capacity to generate around 2.3 GW, which comes mostly from a large hydroelectric power plant but also four coal-fired power stations. In Zimbabwe, coal power project seeks other backing after China's U-turn 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z The ministry, however, called for continuing conservation efforts because some coal-fired plants will remain offline for up to another few months. Japan lifts power outage warning, but supply outlook fragile 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Last week’s quake caused temporary power outages, peaking at 2 million homes, as the coal-fired plants in the region serviced by the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings assessed and repaired damage. Power outage alert in Japan amid quake damage, cold weather 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Ferrybridge was one of the biggest power generators in Europe at one point, with its coal-fired boilers producing enough electricity to power two million homes. Final landmark cooling towers demolished 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Last week, the Munich government decided to extend the life of one of the city’s coal-fired power plants, scrapping plans to convert it to burn natural gas in spring 2023. Will War Make Europe’s Switch to Clean Energy Even Harder? 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z In its deliberations about replacing coal-fired generators, the T.V.A. found that solar or other zero-emissions sources would be less dependable and more expensive than gas, said Catherine Butler, a spokeswoman for the T.V.A. Largest Federal Utility Chooses Gas, Undermining Biden’s Climate Goals 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The energy shortfall came as people used more power to keep warm on an unusually cold, snowy day Tuesday and followed an earthquake last week that caused several coal-fired plants to temporarily stop generating electricity. Japan lifts power outage warning, but supply outlook fragile 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z This could allow Ukraine to turn off some of the coal-fired power plants it currently keeps running to ensure grid stability, saving precious fuel in wartime, he said. Ukraine joins European grid, ending dependence on Russia 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Soaring energy prices and supply concerns stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine may lead the EU and United States to slow the shuttering of coal-fired power, said James Glynn, an author of the report. World far short of climate goals during 'decade of action' -report 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Standard Bank, Africa’s largest lender by assets, said it will no longer fund the construction of new coal-fired power plants or expansion of existing ones. Standard Bank to stop financing for new coal, oil power plants 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z At one point in the 1960s, the T.V.A. was the biggest consumer of coal in the country, operating 12 coal-fired power plants. Largest Federal Utility Chooses Gas, Undermining Biden’s Climate Goals 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z But, like other short-term solutions such as increasing use of coal-fired electricity plants, that would undermine efforts to reduce fossil fuel, he said. For Dutch province, Ukraine war is a call to pump natural gas 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z States that contribute to ground-level ozone, or smog, are required to submit plans ensuring that coal-fired power plants and other industrial sites don’t contribute significantly to air pollution in other states. EPA plan would limit downwind pollution from power plants 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z The Obama-era rule for new power plant carbon, which is still on the books, demands that coal-fired power plants use partial carbon capture and storage, or CCS, technology to limit emissions. What the EPA’s New Plans for Regulating Power Plants Mean for Carbon 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z One thing is clear - there will be no new coal-fired power stations. Climate change: Can the Russian energy crisis help to curb global heating? 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z |
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