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Three coal companies are trying to keep secret how much federal coal they mine

Earlier this year, I looked at just how much the largest US coal mining companies depend on access to subsidized federal coal, most of it…

Oct 13, 2016

Three coal companies are trying to keep secret how much federal coal they mine

Oct 13, 2016

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Peabody executives insisted the world would burn all its coal — no wonder they went bankrupt

Climate change denial wasn’t just a part of the company’s PR efforts, it was at the core of the company’s business strategy

Apr 15, 2016

Peabody executives insisted the world would burn all its coal — no wonder they went bankrupt

Apr 15, 2016

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As Federal Coal Review Begins, the Biggest Coal Companies Hope to Keep Their Corporate Welfare

Last week, the Interior Department announced the next step in its comprehensive review of the federal coal program, publishing a notice…

Mar 28, 2016

As Federal Coal Review Begins, the Biggest Coal Companies Hope to Keep Their Corporate Welfare

Mar 28, 2016

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Most of the Coal Mined by the Biggest Coal Companies in the U.S. Belongs to the American Public

The biggest coal mining companies in the country depend on subsidized federal coal, even as they attack federal climate and clean air…

Mar 17, 2016

Most of the Coal Mined by the Biggest Coal Companies in the U.S. Belongs to the American Public

Mar 17, 2016

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Here’s why President Obama’s overhaul of the federal coal program is such a big deal

Last week the Obama administration announced an immediate moratorium on new federal coal leasing and a comprehensive review of the federal…

Jan 21, 2016

Here’s why President Obama’s overhaul of the federal coal program is such a big deal

Jan 21, 2016

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Arch Coal nearly doubled its CEO pay as it lurched to bankruptcy, drawing SEC attention

Arch Coal, the second largest coal mining company in the US, filed for bankruptcy on Monday, raising questions about the company’s…

Jan 12, 2016

Arch Coal nearly doubled its CEO pay as it lurched to bankruptcy, drawing SEC attention

Jan 12, 2016

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Volvo leaves National Mining Association, calling its anti-climate policy lobbying “quite crazy”

Volvo Group ended its relationship with the National Mining Association (NMA) today, after learning of the coal and mining lobby group’s…

Dec 10, 2015

Volvo leaves National Mining Association, calling its anti-climate policy lobbying “quite crazy”

Dec 10, 2015

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Reforming US Federal Coal Program Would be “Timely” with Paris Climate Summit, say Senators

Eight Senators wrote to U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on Monday, urging her to use existing authorities to reduce carbon pollution…

Nov 3, 2015

Reforming US Federal Coal Program Would be “Timely” with Paris Climate Summit, say Senators

Nov 3, 2015

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Americans Rank Coal “The Worst” in New Poll, Support Policies to Boost Solar and Reduce Coal Use

A new poll from the University of Texas at Austin shows that large majorities of Americans support renewable energy like solar, while coal…

Oct 21, 2015

Americans Rank Coal “The Worst” in New Poll, Support Policies to Boost Solar and Reduce Coal Use

Oct 21, 2015

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Coal Leasing and Exports ‘Erases Everything the Obama Administration Is Trying to Do’ on Climate…

The Washington Post published a front page story today showing how President Barack Obama’s efforts to address climate change are being…

Oct 16, 2015

Coal Leasing and Exports ‘Erases Everything the Obama Administration Is Trying to Do’ on Climate…

Oct 16, 2015

joesmyth

joesmyth

Researcher and writer focused on coal, renewable energy, electric cooperatives, and climate change policy, politics, and impacts

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