Coal in the News

19Jun

We Still Need Coal to Ensure Power Grid Reliability

Via The Hill: In 2018, natural gas surpassed coal to become the largest source of electricity generation in the United States. And during the past four months, admittedly a period of reduced power demand because of the COVID-19 pandemic, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar actually have pushed more electrons into the nation’s power grid than have […]
11Jun

What Happens When the Next Pandemic is a Power Outage?

Via The Southern Illinoisan: Imagine if, in 2018, someone had fully predicted the arrival of COVID-19. They explained the scale of the coming pandemic — and gave policymakers time to prepare. It’s almost impossible to imagine such a scenario. And it’s human nature to doubt such “bad news” predictions. However, we might be on the […]
26May

Keep Energy Affordable During COVID-19 Recovery

Via The Piqua Daily Call: In the wake of nearly 40 million jobless claims in recent weeks, Americans are clearly struggling to pay the bills. In fact, a new national poll found that nearly 50 percent of registered voters are increasingly worried about paying for household expenses, including electricity. This isn’t surprising given the havoc […]
01May

Will Electricity be Affordable in our Post COVID-19 Nation?

Via The Review: The COVID-19 pandemic is clearly wreaking havoc with the U.S. economy. And Americans are already feeling the pain. As Washington starts to grapple with this economic disruption, there’s a looming problem that must be addressed. Our nation will begin to dig out of the crisis in the coming months, but we’re going […]
28Apr

For Energy, Affordability, Reliability, and Balance Matter More Now Than Ever

Via RealClearEnergy: Energy markets are in disarray. Look no further than oil prices slipping into negative territory for evidence of the chaos. We are only just beginning to understand the economic disruption wrought by a virus that has brought much of the global economy to a screeching halt. While the turmoil in the oil sector […]
17Apr

EPA Action on MATS Marks a Return to Balanced Regulation

The National Mining Association (NMA) today applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement on the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) revised Supplemental Finding and Residual Risk and Technology Review final rule. The agency’s action rights a longstanding abuse of regulatory power. The 2012 MATS rule was a pivotal, destructive and illegal assault on the […]
16Apr

NMA Applauds New EPA Mining Sector Snapshot

The National Mining Association applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its new mining sector snapshot, which provides the public with a platform to increase understanding of the environmental performance and economic contributions of the metal and coal mining sectors. “With this new snapshot, the EPA is introducing a thoughtful approach to assessing and […]
15Apr

Mining Industry Joins President Trump’s “Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups”

Rich Nolan, National Mining Association President and CEO, issued the following statement upon being named to President Donald Trump’s Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups. “We appreciate President Trump’s leadership during this unprecedented time of crisis and for proactively gathering this important group together to chart the course for recovery. The mining industry stands ready […]
13Apr

Fairbanks Area Mines Look After Seniors

Via North of 60 Mining News: Amidst the scramble to prepare for an imminent pandemic that is roiling mining and metals markets, the three large mines in Interior Alaska have taken the time to look after the members of their community most vulnerable to COVID-19. On March 12, Kinross Fort Knox Mine, Northern Star Resources Ltd. Pogo […]
10Apr

During Crisis, Coal industry Remains Vital to Economy

Via The Marietta Times: The coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on nearly every sector of our economy and the coal industry is no different. In this most challenging time, it’s vital that this essential industry is provided the flexibility and support it needs to continue producing the fuel that remains the foundation for […]