Science Sep 14 EPA repeals limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants By Geoff Bennett, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte
Politics Jun 04 WATCH: Trump announces $700m investment in coal plants, exports President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry, with an announcement expected Thursday to spend nearly $700 million to support coal-fired power plants and coal exports. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Nation Apr 09 'Why is this so high?' Electric bills in West Virginia now top mortgages despite Trump's promises West Virginians are angry and perplexed over soaring utility costs in one of the most energy-rich, yet poorest, corners of America, where families have been forced to choose between paying for food or heat. By Margie Mason, Associated Press
Nation Apr 09 As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risks The United States is undergoing a dramatic shift in energy policy as President Donald Trump wields government's sweeping powers to benefit coal and suppress cleaner alternatives. It could lead to more expensive electricity and dirtier air. By Matt Brown, Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Nation Feb 20 Watch 5:31 EPA rollbacks on pollution limits could drive up health care costs, advocates warn The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to scale back limits on toxic emissions from coal-burning power plants, clearing the way for them to emit more hazardous pollutants, such as mercury. Advocates are warning that rolling back limits could harm human… By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant
Apr 08 WATCH: Trump signs executive order to bolster U.S. coal industry By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Under the orders, President Donald Trump uses his emergency authority to allow some older coal-fired power plants set for retirement to keep producing electricity to meet rising U.S. power demand amid growth in data centers, artificial intelligence and electric cars. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: White House says Trump looking to strike 'tailor-made trade deals' with individual countries By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The administration has yet to articulate its goals for any talks with trading partners, other than to suggest that negotiations could take several months and that nations might also need to dramatically overhaul their tax systems and regulations to satisfy… Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 6:34 New EPA emissions rules could hasten retirement of coal-fired power plants By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a long-awaited set of regulations regarding proposed limits on fossil-fueled power plant emissions. But these new rules could mean the end of the coal industry as a source of electricity generated in the United… Continue watching
Apr 25 Coal-fired plants will have to capture emissions or shut down, says strict new EPA rule By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The rule was among four measures targeting coal and natural gas plants that the EPA said would provide “regulatory certainty” to the power industry and encourage them to make investments to transition “to a clean energy economy.”… Continue reading
Nov 01 1 worker dead, another trapped after Kentucky coal plant building being demolished collapses By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Officials say several rescuers were inside the rubble as part of the rescue effort. Continue reading