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Environmental groups and church leaders in Quezon province have expressed concern over the Department of Energy's (DOE) openness to lift its moratorium on building new coal-fired power plants amidst the ongoing oil crisis.
The Scientific Climate Council (WKR) in the Netherlands has advised against extending the operation of coal-fired power plants. The council stated that such a decision, potentially made due to the war in Iran, would be “very unwise” and “very worrying.”
The U.S. Department of Energy has informed a court that its secretary has broad authority under the Federal Power Act to declare emergencies requiring coal plants to remain operational, even if those emergencies are not imminent.
Green group files complaint against OCBC to SGX over alleged disclosure gaps on coal plants The Straits Times
The Trump administration plans to weaken rules limiting hazardous mercury from coal plants, drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about health costs.
A report details how coal-fired power plants are a significant source of mercury contamination, posing risks to human health and the environment.
Airlines worldwide are facing significant disruptions and increased costs due to an international jet fuel crisis, leading to flight cancellations and additional charges. The crisis, partly triggered by the Iran war and rising oil prices, has prompted concerns about fuel supply shortages and broader inflationary pressures.
Former President Trump is reportedly shifting the fortunes of the coal industry by utilizing executive orders and taxpayer money to ensure the continued operation of coal-fired power plants.
India is reportedly weighing a new regulation aimed at maximizing electricity output from power plants that rely on imported coal.
India saw 23 GW of renewable energy curtailed between May and November, primarily due to operational limitations imposed by coal-fired power plants, highlighting challenges in integrating green energy into the grid.
Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins AP News
US EPA plans to loosen mercury rules for coal plants this week, NYT reports Reuters
Coal-fired power plants in the Western Balkans are slated for closure due to age, dwindling coal reserves, and EU climate pressure, opening opportunities for foreign investment in the region's energy sector.
The ongoing Middle East conflict has severely impacted India's private sector and supply chains, prompting the Centre to form seven empowered groups to address the fallout and order coal plants to full capacity for summer energy security.
EPA found only 27 of 219 plants needed upgrades; 71 later got exemptions as Donald Trump scrapped mercury limits Almost all coal-fired power plants in the US had the ability to comply with rules limiting their emission of dangerous pollutants such as mercury that can cause brain damage in children. Despite this, Donald Trump’s administration decided to demolish the standards anyway. Last week, the Trump administration said it is loosening restrictions on air toxins from mercury, lead and othe...
The Trump administration has mandated that several coal plants, including two in Colorado, continue operations past their scheduled retirement dates, as part of a broader strategy to bolster the coal industry, despite pushback from utilities.
The Environmental Protection Agency has weakened limits on mercury emissions from coal plants, a move that appears to contradict efforts by environmental campaigners.
Deregulation drive comes with risks for public health as well as the planet’s