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Science May 02

Solar, wind energy struggle as coronavirus takes toll

By Cathy Bussewitz, John Flesher, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

World Nov 04

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News Wrap: Trump must turn over tax returns to NY, says appeals court

In our news wrap Monday, a New York federal appeals court ruled President Trump’s 2011 tax returns must be turned over to state prosecutors, as part of an investigation into payments to two women claiming affairs with Trump. Also, Iran…

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The Duke Energy coal-fired power plant is seen from the Dan River in Eden, North Carolina February 19, 2014. Photo by Chris Keane/Reuters
Trump administration eases Obama-era rule on coal pollution

The proposal overhauls a 2015 rule on release of contaminated wastewater from power plants.

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Economy Oct 29

A bulldozer moves coal at the Murray Energy Corporation port facility in Powhatan Point, Ohio, U.S., November 7, 2017. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters
Major U.S. coal company, Murray Energy, files for bankruptcy

Former Murray Energy CEO Robert Murray said the move was necessary to access liquidity and best position the company for long-term success.

By Cathy Bussewitz, John Raby, Associated Press

Nation Dec 28

The Robert W Scherer Power Plant, a coal-fired electricity plant operated by Georgia Power, a subsidiary of the Southern Company, in Juliette, Georgia, U.S. April 1, 2017. Picture taken April 1, 2017. Photo by Chris Aluka Berry/REUTERS
Trump administration targets Obama’s clean-up of mercury pollution

The EPA proposal says the benefits to human health and the environment created by an Obama-era regulation -- credited with helping dramatically reduce toxic mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants -- may not be worth the cost of the regulation.

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Dec 06

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News Wrap: Trump administration calls for rolling back emissions mandates

In our Thursday news wrap, the Trump administration wants to roll back Obama-era mandates that require coal-burning plants to install new technology or burn natural gas, which gives off less carbon. The proposal is the latest in a series of…

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Apr 28

Residents of this city already worried about the coal-burning plant nearby. Then came Hurricane Maria.

By Kamala Kelkar, Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green

Residents say they inhale or ingest traces of coal ash as wind carries it into their communities, covering their trees, houses, cars and land with residue.

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Jan 08

Energy panel rejects Trump administration plan to boost coal, nuclear power plants

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The decision by the Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was unexpected and comes amid repeated promises by Trump to revive coal as the nation's top power source.

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Nov 21

Will U.S. support for nuclear and coal at the Bonn climate talks encourage others to keep polluting?

By David Biello

The U.S. delegation's fondness for coal and nuclear may provide abundant cover to other nations to continue polluting. That means we're going to need technology now more than ever.

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Aug 14

EPA plans to rewrite Obama-era limits for coal power plant wastewater

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to scrap an Obama-era measure limiting water pollution from coal-fired power plants. A letter from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt released Monday as part of a legal appeal said he will seek…

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