07Oct

World Coal Association’s Sporton Discusses Global Disconnect on Industry’s Future

Via E&E TV Wednesday, October 7, 2015 What is the global coal industry seeking from governments at this December’s United Nations climate meeting in Paris? During today’s OnPoint, Benjamin Sporton, chief executive of the World Coal Association, explains why he believes developing nations will continue to rely on coal, even as they bring more clean […]
06Oct

Clean Power Plan Will Kill More Montana Jobs

Via The Billings Gazette October 04, 2015 7:00 pm As you know, coal is big part of many people’s lives here in Montana. It powers our homes, schools and essential services all across our state and America for that matter. You may also be aware of the EPA’s latest assault on the coal industry, in […]
05Oct

EPA Clean Power Plan Oversteps Federal Authority

Via The Ledger Independent October 02, 2015 11:22 am TERRY JARRETT The quest for cleaner energy is one of the great challenges of the 21st Century, and has fueled many “green” initiatives in recent years. But something troubling is coming down the pike now that the Obama Administration has announced its new “Clean Power Plan” […]
02Oct

Capito Questions Cost of Clean Power Plan

Via West Virginia MetroNews   WASHINGTON, D.C. — States like West Virginia have a steep hill to climb to meet the requirements of the U.S. EPA clean power plan. During a hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday, U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito quizzed the EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Janet McCabe about some […]