Renewables Overtake Coal, but Natural Gas Still Dominates U.S. Power Generation

Susan PhillipsAugust 4, 2021

Wind is the dominant source of renewable energy, which is now the second-largest source of electricity. Natural gas is still number one.

Energy

Pennsylvania Could Face New Wave of Abandoned Coal Mines

Susan Scott PetersonJuly 12, 2021

As coal companies go bankrupt, state governments may have to pick up the tab of cleaning up coal mines. That could cost billions of dollars.

EnergyPollution

Energy Secretary Pushes Jobs in Coal and Natural Gas Communities From Climate Action

Ohio Valley ReSourceJune 17, 2021

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm discusses how coal and gas communities could gain jobs as a result of climate action, as the country moves to renewables.

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Cheswick power plant to close in September

Reid FrazierJune 9, 2021

The coal-fired power plant is one of Allegheny County's top 10 single sources of air pollution. The company cited higher costs of environmental compliance and "unfavorable economic conditions."

Climate ChangeEnergy

Coal Mine Along PA-WV Border Is Closing

Reid FrazierJune 7, 2021

About 180 miners in Greene County will lose their jobs. Coal production is at its lowest levels since the 1970s.

Energy

Head of United Mine Workers Sees a Future for Coal Communities in a Clean Energy Economy

Ohio Valley ReSourceMay 28, 2021

Cecil Roberts supports many of Biden’s plans for infrastructure and renewable energy. But he says coal communities have sacrificed enough.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPodcasts

Gina McCarthy on Helping Coal Communities as US Transitions to Clean Energy

Ohio Valley ReSourceMay 28, 2021

National climate advisor Gina McCarthy discusses how the Biden administration plans on investing in coal communities as the US transitions to renewable energy.

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New Reports: Cleaning Up Coal Sites and Plugging Gas Wells Could Create Thousands of Jobs

Julie GrantApril 16, 2021

Hazards from abandoned wells and coal mines plague Appalachia. Cleaning them up could be an economic boon for the region.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPollution

Talen Energy Agrees to Protect Montour Preserve as Part of Plan to Phase Out Coal

Rachel McDevittMarch 12, 2021

A central Pennsylvania conservation group is declaring the settlement a win for water quality and outdoor recreation, as the power plant moves to natural gas.

ConservationEnergy

Coal and Gas Jobs Given Center Stage by Pa. Lawmakers, Even Democrats

Rachel McDevittMarch 5, 2021

At recent hearings in Harrisburg, fossil fuel reps told lawmakers that coal and gas are part of the climate solution. Some Democrats agree.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics