India Could Pull Off a Green Energy Miracle

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 19, 2019 For the first time in history, India is investing more in solar energy than in coal and could soon catch up with the U.S. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Renewables Have Reached a Critical Tipping Point

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 6, 2019 For the first time in U.S. history, the country produces more electricity with renewables than with coal. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Coal Tax Cut Endangers Funds for Black Lung Treatment

DYLAN LOVAN / The Associated Press Mar 19, 2019 A rate cut during the government shutdown helps industry officials, but miners worry that there won't be enough money for health benefits. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Taking French Lessons: The Power of the ‘Yellow Vests’

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Dec 14, 2018 The French have extracted concessions from their government by taking to the streets en masse. Their protest carries a valuable lesson. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Even If We Limit Global Warming, Fire and Drought Will Remain Threats

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Oct 10, 2018 The most limited rise in global temperatures—never mind higher ones—is going to exact a price. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rollback of Pollution Rules Will Hurt Coal Country

Staff / Truthdig Sep 3, 2018 West Virginia may have lots of Trump fans, but part of the state will be ground zero for increased deaths and illnesses because of his plan to ease regulation of power plant emissions, according to an EPA analysis. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

EPA Coal Plan Could Cause Up to 1,400 Premature Deaths Annually

Ilana Novick Aug 21, 2018 The Environmental Protection Agency’s own analysis reveals the dangers of the plan. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

States Blast Move to Dismantle Rule on Coal Plant Emissions

SUSAN HAIGH / The Associated Press Aug 21, 2018 The administration's proposal would roll back President Obama's 2015 Clean Power Plan, which requires reductions in climate-changing emissions from coal-fired plants. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Andrew Wheeler Is No ‘Less Evil’ Than Scott Pruitt, Just ‘More Patient’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 8, 2018 On "Late Night with Seth Meyers," the host checks in on the acting Environmental Protection Agency chief, a man Politico recently said "should scare anyone who breathes." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ireland on Track to End Fossil Fuel Investments

Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network Aug 8, 2018 Lawmakers ban investment in companies that derive more than 20 percent of their revenue from coal, oil and gas, the key drivers of climate change. Ireland is the first country in the world to take such action. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rules for Handling Toxic Coal Ash Eased

MATTHEW BROWN / The Associated Press Jul 18, 2018 The EPA makes the change, which affects more than 400 U.S. coal-fired power plants, after utilities push back against Obama-era regulations. The companies are expected to save roughly $30 million a year as a result. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Confusion Reigns Over China’s Energy Policy

Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network May 7, 2018 China’s energy policy seems perplexing: It is implementing coal-use reductions at home, yet helping to build coal-fired power plants abroad. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )