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US court strikes down coal-friendly climate rule just before inauguration

January 21, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

In 2019, the administration of the (now former) President of the United States attempted to relax restrictions on power plant greenhouse emissions. In a move that could only harm the environment, the administration’s EPA lawyers filed a lawsuit that argued that the federal … [Read more...] about US court strikes down coal-friendly climate rule just before inauguration

New River Gorge, West Virginia becomes America’s newest national park

January 9, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

As a part of the Covid-19 relief bill that was passed on Dec. 27, lawmakers have created the first national park in the state of West Virginia. New River Gorge, which is located in Fayetteville, has officially changed from a national river to a national park, becoming the … [Read more...] about New River Gorge, West Virginia becomes America’s newest national park

US green energy consumption overtakes coal for 1st time since late 1800s

December 30, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

In a major win for the green energy transition, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently reported that the country consumed more energy from renewable sources last year than from coal, the first time that’s happened since the late 1800s when wood stopped powering … [Read more...] about US green energy consumption overtakes coal for 1st time since late 1800s

New York to divest massive pension fund from fossil fuels

December 11, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Environmental activists won an incredible victory this week after the state of New York announced it will divest its $226 billion pension fund from fossil fuels. New York state has the third-largest pension fund in the US, with more than $12 billion having been invested in … [Read more...] about New York to divest massive pension fund from fossil fuels

Clean energy revolution: Philippines to stop building new coal power plants

November 17, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Currently, coal is the dominant source of energy in the Philippines, with more than 41 percent of the country’s economy relying on dirty fossil fuel. That may soon change though, as the Filipino government recently announced that it will no longer accept proposals to build new … [Read more...] about Clean energy revolution: Philippines to stop building new coal power plants

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