Coal is the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel, but it is also the most popular energy source for the world’s most advanced countries.Coal-fired generation is the…
How to prevent tyler childer coal fires from becoming more deadly: report
Coal seam fire: How do you stop it?Tyler Childers, who died last month, has become the latest to be found dead in the industry.Coal seam…
Coal ash in the US will hit the market this week as a result of new US EPA regulations
Coal ash from the US is expected to hit the markets in the next week, as part of the new US Environmental Protection Agency rules…
Trump says he would keep coal industry jobs in place
The president is calling for coal miners to be allowed to keep their jobs, but some Democrats are warning that they won’t be able to…
How to make your own oil: A guide to gas, coal and electricity
By now, you’ve probably heard of solar panels.They can power your home, your car, your office or even your farm, but what about your home’s…
Which of the major coal generators is the best?
Coal generators in Wyoming and West Virginia have been the subject of a wide-ranging federal investigation into their safety and efficiency standards.The Justice Department is…
How to keep coal mining profitable as Trump ramps up climate change efforts
Trump’s climate-change push is making it easier for coal mining companies to keep making profits.But the Trump administration is making the effort more difficult by…
How to tell whether coal is safe to burn
A chemical used to clean up smokestacks is showing up in the U.S. and abroad as part of a national campaign to fight climate change,…
The Rise and Fall of Marcos Coal Fired Power Plant
A few years ago, the Los Angeles Times reported on the “marcos” coal fired power plant in Southern California.The plant, known as Marcos, was built…
What it’s like to be a coal miner in the United States
It’s a tough job, but you might be able to make it work, at least if you’re willing to work a full day a week…