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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Coal power generation falls in China and India for first time since 1970s

Coal power generation fell in China and India for the first time since the 1970s last year, in a historic moment that could bring a decline in global emissions, according to analysis. The simultaneous fall in coal-powered electricity in the world's biggest coal-consuming countries had not happened since 1973, according to analysts at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, and was driven by a record roll-out of clean energy projects.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

China burning coal at record high levels in 2025 report DW 08/25/2025

China burned more coal at power plants from January–July 2025 than any period since 2016, despite massive renewable capacity expansion.
US politics
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Coal power keeps getting more expensive-and that means higher electricity bills for Americans

Coal power is becoming increasingly expensive and is projected to raise electricity costs for Americans, despite government efforts to revive the industry.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Trump tariffs: What's the impact on renewables? DW 05/14/2025

Trump's disapproval of wind energy could hinder growth in clean energy investments and development in the U.S.
Data science
fromIT Pro
8 months ago

Inside the Sines DC, possibly the coolest data center in the world

Liquid cooling technology is crucial for sustainable data centers, especially those repurposing old infrastructure like coal power plants.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
9 months ago

Exclusive: PHNX Materials found a way to decarbonize concrete using dirty coal waste | TechCrunch

Fly ash from coal plants can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of concrete by replacing cement.
Environment
fromWIRED
9 months ago

Donald Trump Wants to Save the Coal Industry. He's Too Late

Utilities are reconsidering coal plant retirements due to rising demand from data centers, but long-term viability remains questionable.
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