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Coal Trade

Bearish US Thermal Coal Export Market Driven by Unsupportive Pricing

Exports of Illinois Basin coal from the US Gulf Coast and Northern Appalachian coal exports through Baltimore have both slowed considerably from levels seen thi…

Seismic Upgrades Move Forward at B.F. Sisk Dam

A billion-dollar seimic upgrade project at B.F. Sisk Dam and San Luis Reservoir in California is to move forward, the US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) and the Ca…

US EPA Sends Final 2020 Biofuel Volumes to White House for Review

The US Environmental Protection Agency on Friday sent its delayed 2020 biofuel blending mandate to the White House for review, but continues to allow for the po…

Nuclear Power Plant

What is the Role of Nuclear Power in North America?

North America has a strong focus on nuclear power. The US and Canada are focusing on nuclear power plant life extension while exploring the potential for small …

Change of Energy Consumption Habits from The Mid-1850s to The Present

Various studies from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) provide a glimpse into changing individual energy consumption habits from the mid-1850s to t…

Fossil Fuel Use Continues to Push Up CO2 Emissions

Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and industry are expected to grow slowly in 2019 due to a decline in the use of coal, according to a study by …

Coal-Fired Power Plants

America And Europe Cut Emissions By Closing Coal‑fired Power Stations

Emissions of CO2 have fallen in the US and EU at the same rate this year despite their leaders having starkly different positions on the need to tackle climate …

Rolls-Royce and Mercedes Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Project

Rolls-Royce and Lab1886, a lab within the Mercedes-Benz group, have joined forces to examine the use of vehicle fuel cells for stationary power generation.

Nuclear Policy

Australians Support Lifting Nuclear Ban

More Australians support lifting the country's ban on the use of nuclear energy than oppose it, a new poll conducted for the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA)…

US Corporate Giants and Union Leaders Call For US to Stay in Paris Agreement

A group of CEOs and union leaders, which together represent 14 million members of the US workforce, have called on the US to remain in the Paris Agreement.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Coal Power Generation Continues to Drop in the US

By comparing 2018 and 2019 energy production data for the entire country, the researchers found that coal generation in 2019 Q2 was down 19% when compared to th…

Solar Technology

Australian Solar PV Integrated Window Technology Gains US Approval

Australian integrated building materials company ClearVue says it has won approval to market its innovative PV integrated window materials in the US, opening up…

Smart Grid

Smart Grid Technology in the US: Benefits to Environment and Social Justice

Smart grids can lead to cleaner neighborhoods, reduce the cost of living, offer more sustainable solutions for design and construction, and provide a more accur…

Politicians Should Prioritise Climate Action Over Economic Growth, UK Consumers Say

Almost three quarters of European consumers are willing to accept slower economic growth if it means action to protect the environment is accelerated, according…

Nuclear Power Plant

Bulgaria and USA to Explore Nuclear Energy Cooperation

The USA intends to send a technical team to Bulgaria to explore the possibilities for further cooperation in different areas of energy, including nuclear.