Small modular reactors may boost coal towns by creating union jobs.
Last month, I took a trip to St. John’s, Arizona, a small town with a population of just over 3,400. It wasn’t just a casual visit; this area could play a significant role in the next chapter of American energy. With proper investment, St. John’s could potentially host one of the country’s first small modular […]
Farage Supports Reopening Welsh Coal Mines to Protect UK Steel Sector
Reopening Welsh Coal Mines for UK Steel Industry Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, is advocating for the reopening of coal mines in Wales as a means to revitalize the struggling steel industry in the UK. This push comes as a criticism of the current government’s policies. Historically, the Labour Party opposed the closure […]
Trump Administration Approves Major Coal Mining Project After Delay
Department of the Interior Approves Coal Mining Plan The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced on Friday the approval of a plan that will facilitate the extraction of significant amounts of coal from mines in Montana. This decision enables Signal Peak Energy, LLC to extract nearly 60 million tonnes of coal from the Bull Mountains […]
What is the distance to the summit of Coal Bank?
Concerns About Mileage Sign at Cole Bank Pass Dear Action Line, Our cyclists face tough climbs to Cole Bank Pass and have come across a sign that reads, “Cole Bank Pass Summit 4 Miles.” However, I’ve noticed it’s actually just 3.71 miles to the summit. Now, for drivers, that little difference might not matter, but […]
China’s Trade Agreement Boosts Coal Revival, Concerns Climate Advocates
Recent tensions in trade between China and the US have interrupted a three-month ceasefire marked by significant tariff adjustments. The market momentarily felt a sense of relief. Oil prices showed signs of revival, although global GDP concerns lingered. Meanwhile, climate activists expressed unease over the potential for increased electricity consumption as Chinese industry revives, possibly […]
HHS brings back dismissed employees in charge of coal miner health safety.
The Centers for Disease Control has reinstated close to 200 employees who were involved in screening coal miners for black lung disease, which is a serious and progressive condition caused by prolonged exposure to coal dust. This decision came after a federal judge’s ruling on Tuesday. US District Judge Eileen Berger granted a temporary injunction […]
Texas Legislation Would Mandate Backup Gas and Coal for Solar Power Plants
A recent Texas legislative bill has raised eyebrows by mandating that solar power plants maintain energy supply during nighttime. The Texas Senate approved State Bill SB 715 this week. If enacted, renewable energy providers would generally be required to secure backup power from coal or gas sources. Reports indicate this could impact households across Texas. […]
The Path to Energy Supremacy Doesn’t Lead Through Coal!
The market has been phasing out coal over the last ten years in favor of more affordable energy sources. The downturn of coal remains consistent regardless of the administration in power. When President Trump assumed office in 2016, coal comprised 30% of total Generation in the US. By the conclusion of his first term, despite […]
‘War On Coal Is Finally Over’: Energy Experts Say Trump Admin’s Deregulation Agenda Could Fuel Coal’s Revival
Within the first months of the second administration, President Donald Trump has already x some of what he considers to be a burdensome regulation on the coal industry that he has prioritized “unleashing” American energy and has already promised to be a “revitalising.” Trump signed Presidential Order The coal industry was revived on April 8th […]
ISAAC ORR AND MITCH ROLLING: ‘Beautiful Clean Coal’ Is Affordable, Too
President Trump has signed several Executive order On Tuesday, coal-fired power plants will stay online past their planned retirement date, identifying coal resources on federal land and increasing the reliability of their electrical grids. This order may help the United States face an unpleasant truth. Wind turbines and solar panels cannot cost-effectively meet the growing […]