Coal

Coal Isn’t Just Bad For The Air. It’s A Huge Water Waster.

Coal-fired power consumes 7 percent of the world's freshwater, Greenpeace says.
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A Coal Miner In Norway Dreams Of Life Above Ground

By Jennifer Kingsley, Arctic Deeply

Mining Companies Pay Far Less Than They Should For Taxpayer-Owned Coal

Leases on federal land ignore coal's real cost, Greenpeace says.
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The World's Largest Private Coal Company May File For Bankruptcy

Peabody Energy cited falling global demand for coal in an SEC filing.
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A Big Bank Wants To Stop Destructive Coal Mining But Won't Say How

Its new policy takes aim at mountaintop removal. But there are a lot of unanswered questions.
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Here’s A Sign That The Coal Industry May Be In Trouble

Another one of its biggest allies has started pulling away.
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A Unique Norwegian Choir Is United By Coal As Mining Industry Suffers

By Jennifer Kingsley, Arctic Deeply

Oregon Set To Become First Coal-Free State

The state commits to doubling renewable energy use by 2040.
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Thanks To Citizens United, Your Boss Can Bring Politics Into The Workplace

Has your employer brought their politics into your workplace?
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Coal CEO Wants Court Date Moved So He Can Attend The RNC

Robert Murray is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, but he's willing to wait until after the Republican confab for his day in court.
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