Ending the Abuse of Section 401 Permitting

Global demand for coal remains strong. In fact, coal remains the world’s leading fuel for electricity generation and hundreds of new plants – particularly in Asia – are either planned or already under construction. But despite the world’s largest coal reserves, relatively little American coal is making it into a booming Asian market. The problem […]

On June 3, 2020
Andrew Wheeler, Asia, Clean Water Act, coal exports, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), infrastructure, John Barrasso, Katie Sweeney, Millennium Bulk Terminal, National Mining Association (NMA), Rich Nolan, The Washington Examiner

17Jan

For Global Energy Leadership, Think Coal FIRST

What does the coal plant of the future look like? For too many people, the answer is that we don’t need new coal technology nor a new generation of plants. That line of thinking is a huge mistake. Too many self-described energy and climate experts seem blissfully unaware of global energy trends and global energy […]

On January 17, 2020
Asia, clean coal, Coal FIRST, Department of Energy (DOE), technology

22Feb

Building a Better Future from West Virginia to India

The world’s population is racing towards 10 billion by 2050. It’s an astounding number that has huge implications for global energy use but also for material needs. As populations grow, urbanization is growing as well. A higher and higher percentage of us are living in cities. The United Nations reported last year that 55 percent […]

On February 22, 2019
Arch Coal, Asia, China, coal, coking coal, India, Jude Clemente, Leer South, metallurgical coal, steel, United Nations, urbanization, West Virginia, World Bank

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