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Scientist uncovers surprising impact of shutting down US coal plants: 'These particles can make people sick'
Many coal plants in the U.S. are being retired, but they have already done irreparable damage to public health.
The Economist5d
King coal is dirty, dangerous—and far from dead
On September 30th that era came to an end when it closed its last coal-fired plant, amid much self-congratulation. But look beyond England’s clean and pleasant skies—and those of the mostly ...
E&E26d
Midwest coal plant closes, but its ‘pollution debt’ lives on
Ameren Missouri has so far faced few consequences for long-ago modifications to Rush Island that increased sulfur dioxide emissions. Utilities across the country are voluntarily shuttering coal ...
Courthouse News Service7d
Power plants ask SCOTUS to nix retroactive coal cleanup order
Coal companies providing power for rural Kentucky residents say they will have to pay millions to comply with a Biden administration rule cleaning up old ash disposal sites.
Major utility weighs keeping coal for longer under new Trump administration
The new Trump administration may lead to the repeal of controversial EPA pollution rules, impacting utilities energy transitions.