Tag Archive for "coal" - Union of Concerned Scientists

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October 8, 2025

New England Closes the Door on Coal. Cheaper Renewables Can Take Its Place.

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

Kyger Creek Power Plant viewed from a parking lot off of Ohio State Route 7.

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February 15, 2024

Ohio Ratepayers Shouldn’t Have to Pay for Money-Losing Coal Plants

Paul Arbaje
Energy Analyst

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April 12, 2023

Tornadoes and More: What Spring Can Bring to the Power Grid

Paul Arbaje
Energy Analyst

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March 23, 2023

Good News—and Bad—about Fossil Fuel Power Plants in 2023

Paul Arbaje
Energy Analyst

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January 24, 2023

Storm Elliott Knocked Out Fossil-Fuel Power. We’ve Been Here Before.

Paul Arbaje
Energy Analyst

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December 1, 2022

How Will DTE’s Long-Term Plan Impact Michigan’s Clean Energy Future?

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

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October 13, 2021

Coal Ash Cleanup: Victory for the Environment, the Economy, and Environmental Justice

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

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September 24, 2021

Congress Must Provide a Lifeline to Energy Workers and Communities in the $3.5-Trillion Build Back Better Package

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

Peabody Energy

June 16, 2021

The Save Our Future Act Offers Blueprint for Supporting Coal Workers and Communities

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

Xcel Energy decommissioned coal-fired power unit in Denver's Arapahoe Station.

Will von Dauster, NOAA

May 10, 2021

Ask a Scientist: What Can We Do to Help Displaced Coal Workers?

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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May 6, 2021

Transitioning from Coal to Clean Will Save You Money. Could Make You Money!

Joseph Daniel
Former Contributor

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May 4, 2021

A Fair Transition for Midwest Coal Counties

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

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May 4, 2021

How to Support our Energy Veterans

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

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March 29, 2021

Investing in a Worker-Centered Federal Response to Energy Transition

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

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January 19, 2021

New Documents Reveal the Spectacular Unraveling of a Final Trump Polluter Hand-Out

Julie McNamara
Associate Director, Policy for Climate and Energy

UCS

December 23, 2020

Will Renewables Finish Ahead of Coal in 2020?

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

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December 2, 2020

President-Elect Biden Must Prioritize Coal Communities—and Here’s How

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

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June 24, 2020

Is Your Minnesota Electric Cooperative Still Losing Money on Coal Power?

James Gignac
Midwest Policy Director

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May 28, 2020

The Coal Bailout Everybody Is Talking About

Joseph Daniel
Former Contributor

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May 26, 2020

Renewables Have Beaten Coal 100 Days Already This Year. What You Need to Know.

John Rogers
Associate Director, Energy Analytics

Derrick Jackson

May 5, 2020

Why Congress Must Invest in Environmental Justice and Equity in the Next Recovery Package

Adrienne Hollis
Former Contributor

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April 28, 2020

How to Help Coal Communities Recover from the Pandemic

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

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April 27, 2020

What Does “Fairness to Coal Workers” Mean in the Response to COVID-19?

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor

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April 10, 2020

Reminder to Congress: The Coal Industry Trade Association Doesn’t Give a Damn About Its Workers

Jeremy Richardson
Former Contributor