Black lung, a scourge of the past, still plagues Illinois mines
Companies could do more to reduce black lung risk, and miners face bias in getting federal benefits they are due. Black lung, a scourge of...South Africa’s climate advisers urge faster shift away from fossil fuels
The climate commission has called on the government to step up its 2030 climate goal – which some advisers say will require ending new coal...
Environmental groups seek pre-trial ruling against U.S. Steel
PennEnvironment and Clean Air Council want a federal judge to find that U.S. Steel violated the Clean Air Act thousands of times after the 2018...
Two large air pollution sources will soon be offline. Will Allegheny County’s air quality future be as clean as it can be?
The American Lung Association provides yearly air quality rankings for metro areas across the country, and every year, the Pittsburgh region receives failing grades.
Illinois coal plants are closing even as fossil fuel objections stall energy bill again
In a surprise announcement last Thursday, NRG said it would close its Waukegan and Romeoville coal plants, but the community impacts are unclear as “just...Climate fund considers India, South Africa to pilot $2bn coal transition scheme
Climate Investment Funds CEO Mafalda Duarte has been tasked with mobilising private capital to help wean developing countries off coal and create cleaner jobs The...
Environmental council: Iowa utilities don’t need coal power to meet demand
The state can use batteries to store enough wind, solar, and other renewables to power itself without coal, the Iowa Environmental Council’s analysis says. Environmental...South Korea proposes cutting emissions 40% by 2030
The coal-reliant nation will need to pivot quickly to renewable energy under the government’s proposed new climate target The post South Korea proposes cutting emissions...