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Trump Rollback Reverts Coal Mercury Rules to 2012 Standard, Sparking Health and Grid Debate
environment5 days ago

Trump Rollback Reverts Coal Mercury Rules to 2012 Standard, Sparking Health and Grid Debate

Trump rolled back Biden-era tightening of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard, restoring coal plants to the 2012 rule and potentially exempting the industry from stricter limits. EPA estimates the rollback would save about $78 million annually (2028–2037), while the tighter 2024 standard would have cut mercury emissions about 23% by 2035. Environmental groups vow to appeal, warning that plants could ease pollution controls and monitoring to save money, with potential impacts on public health and grid reliability.

via The Allegheny Front|
#coal#energy-policy#environment
EPA Loosens Mercury Rules for Coal Plants Amid Push to Revive Coal
climate-regulation5 days ago

EPA Loosens Mercury Rules for Coal Plants Amid Push to Revive Coal

The Environmental Protection Agency weakened pollution limits on coal-fired power plants, allowing higher mercury and other heavy-metal emissions as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to revive the coal industry, despite scientific evidence of health risks and climate concerns. The move, showcased at a Kentucky plant visit, underscores ongoing regulatory shifts affecting public health and fossil fuel policy.

via The New York Times|
#climate-regulation#coal#epa
Trump vows to target TVA CEO over coal policy and pay
politics9 days ago

Trump vows to target TVA CEO over coal policy and pay

At a pro-coal event, Donald Trump attacked the Tennessee Valley Authority and its newly appointed CEO Don Moul, vowing to personally target him over energy policy and pay as TVA decided to keep operating coal-fired units; Trump noted Moul’s high compensation, comparing it to former CEO Lyash’s $10 million package in 2024, while TVA defended its service to 10 million people and the role of coal in its energy mix.

via mandatory.com|
#coal#compensation#don-moul
US Emissions Edge Up in 2025 as Coal Returns and Data-Center Demand Rises
environment1 month ago

US Emissions Edge Up in 2025 as Coal Returns and Data-Center Demand Rises

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose about 2.4% in 2025 after two years of decline, driven by colder winter heating and higher natural gas prices that boosted coal-fired power; electricity demand from data centers and crypto mining contributed to higher consumption, while solar grew rapidly and transportation emissions stayed flat thanks to EV adoption. The rise complicates long-term decarbonization goals, though forecasts suggest the trajectory could improve with policy and market shifts and reporting changes.

via The Washington Post|
#climate-change#coal#data-centers
China and India See First Coal Decline in Half a Century as Renewables Surge
energy-and-environment1 month ago

China and India See First Coal Decline in Half a Century as Renewables Surge

China’s coal-fired power fell 1.6% and India’s by 3% last year—the first declines in both since the 1970s—thanks to a record surge in solar and wind that met rising demand. China added over 300 GW of solar and 100 GW of wind, while India added 35 GW solar, 6 GW wind and 3.5 GW hydro. Together they drove more than 90% of the rise in global carbon emissions from 2015 to 2024, so a sustained fall in coal use could help curb global emissions, though weather and demand variability could reverse gains; the IEA cautions coal may stay near peak until 2027 due to gas prices and other pressures.

via The Guardian|
#china#coal#emissions
US carbon emissions rebound in 2025, fueled by heating demand and data-center growth
environment1 month ago

US carbon emissions rebound in 2025, fueled by heating demand and data-center growth

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose about 2.4% in 2025 versus 2024, ending a decade-long decline as a cold winter boosted heating demand and electricity use from data centers and crypto mining, with higher natural gas prices boosting coal power; solar surged 34% and zero-carbon sources supplied roughly 42% of electricity, though experts warn the uptick could foreshadow more emissions if fossil fuels remain dominant and Trump-era rollbacks haven’t yet taken effect.

via NBC News|
#climate-change#coal#emissions
Winter Weather and Data Centers Push U.S. Emissions Higher
environment1 month ago

Winter Weather and Data Centers Push U.S. Emissions Higher

Colder weather boosted heating fuels and a surge in electricity demand from data centres and crypto mining lifted US greenhouse gas emissions by 2.4% last year, with coal up 13% despite solar growth; higher natural-gas prices spurred fuel switching, while transport emissions stayed roughly flat thanks to more hybrids and EVs, and Trump-era policies are viewed as having little immediate impact.

via BBC|
#coal#data-centres#environment
Trump administration mandates continued operation of Colorado coal plant
energy1 month ago

Trump administration mandates continued operation of Colorado coal plant

The Trump administration has ordered the continued operation of the coal-fired Craig Unit 1 in Colorado due to an emergency need for electricity, despite plans for its closure and criticism from local officials and environmental groups. The order, which extends the plant's operation through March 2026, has sparked debate over energy policy, costs, and environmental impact, with some arguing it contradicts Colorado's clean energy goals and reliability assessments.

via The Colorado Sun|
#coal#colorado#craig-unit-1