The proposed repeal of air standards by the EPA benefits the coal industry.
Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency sought public feedback on a proposal to eliminate the mercury air and toxicity standards updated during the Biden administration. This rollback is part of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s agenda aimed at deregulation, which is intended to help lower living costs. However, the agency’s own findings indicate that rather than benefiting […]
China is Consuming Unprecedented Levels of Coal in 2025
China’s Record Coal Burning in 2025 A report from the Centre for Energy and Clean Air Research (CREA), released on Monday, indicates that China is burning unprecedented amounts of coal this year. In the first half of 2025 alone, coal production at power plants reached about 21 gigawatts. Based in Finland, CREA expressed disappointment over […]
Trump’s efforts on climate will backfire as GOP lawsuits reveal the coal industry’s hidden issues.
President Trump’s recent executive order seems aimed at undermining national oversight for oil companies. It’s not merely a step back for the environment; it challenges the ability of states to hold polluters accountable. The escalating impacts of climate change—rising sea levels, devastating wildfires, and record heat—make the climate crisis impossible to overlook. Last year was […]
Trump Administration Maintains Support for Coal Plant Despite Intense Environmental Opposition
On Thursday, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency directive allowing coal plants in Michigan to continue operations to help prevent potential blackouts. This comes as the summer heat places stress on the power grid, facing pushback from environmental activists who are concerned about the pollution the plants generate. The DOE’s order instructs critical […]
The decrease in coal usage is not a conspiracy — it’s a practical market truth.
Understanding the Misconceptions Around Coal Decline There’s a bit of confusion surrounding the recent lawsuits involving major asset managers. The Texas Attorney General, along with ten other Republican state attorneys, has accused these managers of conspiring against coal companies. They claim the drop in coal production is some kind of politically motivated scheme, rather than […]
Glencore’s Loss Increases Due to Lower Coal Prices and Copper Production
Glencore Reports Increased Losses in First Half of 2025 Mining and commodity trading behemoth Glencore has announced a net loss for the first half of 2025, a stark contrast to the same timeframe last year. The company’s industrial segment suffered, primarily due to falling coal prices and a dip in copper production. Based in Switzerland, […]
Progressive President Says ‘Whites’ in His Administration Stopped Coal Export Ban to Israel
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro Claims Betrayal in Coal Export Issues Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused elements within his own government of betrayal, claiming they have continued to export coal to Israel, despite a ban imposed last year. This allegation involves officials he referred to as “white, slave-owned descendants.” In a statement lacking evidence, Petro […]
Coal Ash Contains Surprising Riches in Rare Earth Elements
Coal Ash: A Potential Resource Hidden in Waste Across the United States, millions of tons of coal ash are stored in ponds and landfills. In fact, the country generates around 110 million tons of this byproduct every year. These ash deposits might just hold the key to revitalizing supply chains for crucial minerals. Last year, […]
EPA announces a postponement of pollution regulations for coal plants
The Trump administration plans to ease and potentially slow down water pollution regulations for coal-fired power plants. In a statement, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mentioned that it would “suggest an extension of compliance deadlines” regarding some of the regulations established during the Biden administration. The agency added that it would look for “other flexibility […]
Pedro Pascal’s sibling ‘Lux’ to feature as a transgender coal miner in a Netflix movie
Lux Pascal Takes Lead Role in ‘Miss Carbon’ Lux Pascal, the youngest sibling of Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal, is set to star in the film Miss Carbon, which explores the story of Carla Antonella Rodríguez, Argentina’s first transgender coal miner. The movie, produced by Spanish agencies, paints a vivid picture of Rodríguez’s journey. The film […]