#coal-fired-power-plants

#coal-fired-power-plants

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions declined 1.9% in 2023, but it's not enough to meet climate targets set by the Biden administration.

The decline in emissions was attributed to the transition away from coal-fired power plants and a relatively mild winter. [ more ]

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions declined 1.9% in 2023, but it's not enough to meet climate targets set by the Biden administration.

The decline in emissions was attributed to the transition away from coal-fired power plants and a relatively mild winter. [ more ]

Coal-fired power plants have caused twice as many premature deaths as previously believed, killing at least 460,000 Americans in the past two decades.

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from coal plants is twice as deadly as PM2.5 from other sources, and previous studies underestimated the dangers of coal pollution.

Strong government regulations are necessary to reduce the health risks associated with coal pollution and implement cost-effective solutions like emissions controls and renewables. [ more ]

Soot pollution from coal-fired power plants is more dangerous than soot from other sources.

Coal plant soot contributed to the deaths of at least 460,000 Americans in the past two decades.

Deaths attributed to coal plant soot have declined dramatically in recent years due to clean air regulations and closure of dirty plants. [ more ]

Soot pollution from coal-fired power plants is more dangerous than soot from other sources.

Coal plant soot contributed to the deaths of at least 460,000 Americans over the past two decades.

Deaths attributed to coal plant soot have declined dramatically in recent years due to clean air regulations and other factors. [ more ]

The U.S. and China have agreed to jointly tackle human-caused climate change and promote renewable energy technologies.

The agreement marks a new level of engagement on climate between the world's two biggest emitters.

China has not committed to stopping the approval of new coal-fired power plants, a concern for the U.S. [ more ]