2020 marked an important milestone in our transition away from coal as a means of producing electricity. In the US, coal power plants experienced the country’s lowest annual coal consumption since 1965, and the fossil fuel is expected to reach levels last seen in the 19th century … [Read more...] about 2020 Coal consumption was lowest in US since 1965
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Architects in Scotland plan to transform former coal mine into eco-resort
With the green energy revolution making headway and the end of coal coming into view, it seems that we’ll soon be left with many out-of-use coal mines in need of a new purpose. Providing an idea of what we could do with these barren pits, architecture firm Scott Brownrigg has … [Read more...] about Architects in Scotland plan to transform former coal mine into eco-resort
US court strikes down coal-friendly climate rule just before inauguration
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
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
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