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Manchin Has Made Millions From Coal Sales Since Joining the Senate
A recent financial disclosure shows that the Virginia senator owns shares worth up to $5 million in a coal brokerage.
Coal Miners Union Says It Would Accept Transition to Renewables With Green Jobs
The United Mine Workers of America is calling for green jobs provisions and income support for unemployed miners.
Is Carbon Capture and Storage a Climate Solution or a Pyramid Scheme?
Despite billions invested, the current carbon capture rate is far behind what’s needed to meet global emissions targets.
Coal Industry Seeks Cuts to Payments for Miners With Black Lung Amid Pandemic
Coal companies want Congress to slash a tax that finances a trust fund for coal miners with black lung disease.
After a Decade of Fracking, Billions of Dollars Lost and a Climate in Crisis
Today's climate impacts have been shaped heavily by actions taken during the last 10 years, particularly in the U.S.
Since Paris Agreement, Financial Firms Have Sunk $745 Billion Into New Coal
Financing for coal alone is still huge and must be addressed under the guidance of the Paris Agreement.
Renewables Are Gaining Traction, But We Need to Be Able to Store the Energy
The U.S. needs to invest more in developing large-capacity batteries to meet its renewable energy goals.
With Coal’s Decline, Pennsylvania Sees Rise of Natural Gas-Fueled Plastics
The expansion of the natural gas industry is moving us in the wrong direction.
Push to Mine Minerals for “National Security” Is Creating New Market for Coal
The Trump administration has been seeking to expand mining on public lands and further loosen environmental rules.
As the Coal Industry Shrinks, Miners Deserve a Just Transition
These policies must nurture programs and institutions with lasting effects, rather than offering short-term band-aids.