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3 months ago
Environment

Coal Is Bad for the Environment. Is Liquified Natural Gas Any Better?

LNG exports may contribute more to warming than previously believed, but can still reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal in some cases.
The debate about whether LNG is dirtier than coal is contentious, with some arguing that LNG is at least 24 percent worse for the climate than coal. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Environment

Germany's CO2 emissions just fell to their lowest point in 7 decades, new data shows

Germany's carbon dioxide emissions dropped to their lowest level in seven decades due to a decline in coal use and economic pressures on energy-intensive industries.
Renewable energy made up more than half of Germany's energy production in 2023, with coal-fired electricity declining and nuclear power accounting for a small percentage. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Environment

Future of Fossil Fuels at Stake in Homestretch of Climate Talks

Fossil-fuel producers are facing opposition from countries that want to end the use of coal, oil, and natural gas.
Europe and some nations impacted by climate change are pushing for a phase-out of fossil fuels at the UN climate conference. [ more ]
subscriber.politicopro.com
5 months ago
Environment

Your Guide to the COP28 Climate Meeting in Dubai

The United Nations climate talks in Dubai aim to get nearly 200 countries to agree on actions to limit the worst impacts of global warming.
Countries are backing a push to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency.
A coalition led by the European Union and Pacific island nations wants a global agreement to eventually end production and use of coal, oil, and gas. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Environment

Australia: More than 100 climate activists arrested DW 11/27/2023

More than 100 climate activists, including minors and a 97-year-old reverend, were arrested in Australia after their protest extended past the allotted deadline.
The activists were staging a floating blockade using kayaks at Australia's largest coal port, the Port of Newcastle.
The protest aimed to challenge the nation's dependence on fossil fuel exports. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Environment

Deaths From Coal Pollution Have Dropped, but Emissions May be Twice as Deadly

Coal emissions are associated with double the mortality risk compared to fine particles from other sources.
Deaths attributable to coal plant emissions among Medicare recipients dropped more than 95 percent between 1999 and 2020.
Inhaling fine particles from coal exhaust is especially deadly, with more than double the mortality risk compared to inhaling particles from other sources. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

In ruling against Oakland, judge offers developer a choice: money or coal?

A judge has granted developer Phil Tagami an extension to his ground lease, allowing the potential shipment of coal from an Oakland port.
Oakland's attempts to ban coal from the city inadvertently led to the termination of the lease agreement with Tagami.
The city has appealed the judge's ruling, indicating that the coal war is far from over. [ more ]
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