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Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
Even as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy thinktank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy…
Diane Mufson: Data centers could repeat experience of coal industry
Right now, all of us are inundated with constant news regarding massive data centers sprouting up throughout Appalachia, often without much community input. This has led to many questions but few clear answers as to how these new facilities will…
In the United States, solar energy is outpacing coal for the first time ever
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Solar energy just…
Solar power hits new milestones in the U.S. even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy think tank Ember, along with a report by the Solar…
Chinese safety official investigated over deadly Liushenyu Coal Mine blast
A high-ranking workplace safety official in central China's Shanxi province has been placed under investigation over a massive coal mine explosion that killed 82. Zhang Heping, deputy director of the provincial department of emergency management…
Oil Crunch Is Stoking Asia's Demand for Coal, Shipping CEO Says
Coal is emerging as an increasingly attractive alternative to oil for energy-starved countries across Asia, according to Stamatis Tsantanis, chief executive officer of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. “China has been restocking massive…
Solar power hits new milestones despite Trump effort to boost coal over clean energy
Solar power has reached unprecedented milestones in the United States, emerging as the leading source of new electricity generation, even as Donald Trump 's administration actively promotes coal. New data reveals that solar energy is rapidly…
Solar Tops Coal In US Power Mix For The First Month Ever
Solar power held a record-high 12.8% share of US electricity supply in May, overtaking coal-generated power for the first full month on record, energy think tank Ember said in a report on Wednesday. As OilPrice notes, while the share of…
Trump Administration Killed Criminal Investigation of GOP Senator's Coal Companies
This article was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they're published. Trump administration officials earlier this year killed a federal…
Abandoned coal mine pipe collapse threatens Red Lodge home with demolition
A collapsed drain pipe from an abandoned coal mine is threatening to force the demolition of a Red Lodge home, according to a new report from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The DEQ's 87-page document concludes that a drain pipe…
Critics Drag Mark Zuckerberg Movie Trailer Across Coals
The first trailer for “The Social Reckoning” dropped on Wednesday, and critics are dragging the first look across coals, mocking director Aaron Sorkin and the choice of Jeremy Strong to play Facebook head, Mark Zuckerberg. “The…
For the First Time, Americans Got More Electricity From Solar Than Coal
“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here.” Solar energy just provided more electricity in the United States than coal for the first time on record — marking a milestone for the…
In a First, the U.S. Just Generated More Power From Solar Than Coal
Current conditions: Las Vegas is well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and could hit 110 degrees by tomorrow • Tropical Storm Cristina is deluging Central America as it barrels toward the coast of El Salvador • Temperatures are already…
Opinion | The Jevons Paradox and AI
In his column “ The Hallucinatory AI Math ” (Inside View, June 1), Andy Kessler warns that investors assessing rosy AI revenue projections shouldn't overlook the possibility of collapsing token prices. However, investors also…
Warrior Met Coal $HCC Stake Lessened by Allianz Asset Management GmbH
Allianz Asset Management GmbH lessened its holdings in Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC - Free Report) by 2.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm…
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