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EPA proposes gutting rules for handling toxic coal ash, a move that threatens groundwater
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed weakening rules for the disposal of ash produced by burning coal that can contain hazardous heavy metals and contaminate groundwater. Those regulations were strengthened under the Biden administration…
US agency proposes rolling back rules for safe disposal of toxic coal ash
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed weakened rules governing the safe disposal of ash produced by burning coal. Those regulations were strengthened under the Biden administration as part of a wider crackdown on pollution from…
EPA proposes flexibilities for toxic coal waste
When coal is burned to produce power, it results in a waste known as “coal ash” that contains contaminants including mercury and arsenic. Often coal ash is stored in ponds. Improper management of coal ash ponds can result in…
As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Before Donald Trump returned to the White House, the Biden administration and many electric utilities were building a future dominated by renewable energy. They aimed to replace coal, slashing greenhouse gases and reducing…
Trump administration proposes more flexible regulations for coal plants' toxic waste disposal
The Trump administration is proposing to make regulations on the disposal of coal plants' toxic waste more flexible. When coal is burned to produce power, it results in a waste known as “coal ash” that contains contaminants including…
Unpacking Trump's Use of Emergency Powers to Prop Up Coal - Inside Climate News
At one time, the U.S. electricity grid ran mostly on coal. But coal-fired power plants have steadily been decommissioned. Power producers found the plants were too expensive to operate and carried risks tied to toxic air pollution, waste and…
Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed weakened rules governing the safe disposal of ash produced by burning coal. Those regulations were strengthened under the Biden administration as part of a wider crackdown on pollution from…
Trump proposes gutting rules protecting groundwater near coal ash sites
Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater AFTERNOON. DAVID BEN. GOOD AFTERNOON. YES, ATTORNEY GENERAL AND ANDREA CAMPBELL SAYS MASSACHUSETTS IS ONE OF SEVERAL STATES CHALLENGING THE…
Daily on Energy: Latest on oil prices, permitting shortcuts, and penguins
Plus, we have some sad news, as emperor penguins and the Antarctic fur seal have been listed as endangered species, due to the effects of climate change. 🐧🦭 We have more on this below. Welcome to Daily on Energy, written by…
Why is this so high?' Electric bills in West Virginia now top mortgages despite Trump's promises
RAINELLE, W.Va. (AP) — Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill. She lives on a fixed income, and heating her small house this winter has been staggering: Her February charge was $940.08 —…
Why Peabody Energy Stock Tumbled on Thursday
An analyst's price target cut was only the latest headwind buffeting coal miner Peabody Energy 's (BTU 8.18%) stock. On Thursday, Peabody's shares fell by almost 9% as investors grew impatient waiting for positive news from or about the company.
Small Pennsylvania town outraged by plans to construct huge ICE center
Residents of a deep-red, small Pennsylvania town of just 2,000 people say they are outraged by the Trump administration's plans to open a huge Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in their community. Locals in Tremont say…
Trump vowed to cut electric costs. Now families are choosing between heating and food
For Rebecca Michalski, opening her monthly electric bill has become a moment of profound dread. The February charge for her small West Virginia home soared to $940.08 – a sum that tragically surpassed her entire fixed income, leaving her in…
Every time you see that power bill, you're just sick': Meet a West Virginian whose $900 electric charge is more than her fixed income
Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill. She lives on a fixed income, and heating her small house this winter has been staggering: Her February charge was $940.08 — more than her check. It makes no…
West Virginians pay more monthly for electricity than rents, mortgages
RAINELLE, W.Va. (AP) — Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill. She lives on a fixed income, and heating her small house this winter has been staggering: Her February charge was $940.08 —…
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