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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Too many people lost work': doubts in South Africa's coal belt over just energy transition'

Busiswe Ndebele, a former mine plant attendant, expressed her concerns about job availability: "We are surrounded by coalmines, so if the coalmines close down there won't be any jobs."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I was secretary of labor. Trump's bizarre tariff scheme won't revive American jobs | Robert Reich

US and China cut tariffs on imports for 90 days to boost manufacturing sectors.
Concerns arise over the safety and health risks of revitalizing traditional manufacturing and coal jobs.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

Coal companies want to dump toxic waste in the ground. Trump's EPA is granting their wish

Utility companies requested the EPA under Lee Zeldin to ease regulations on greenhouse gases and coal ash management, asserting federal overreach.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trump throws coal a lifeline, but the energy industry has moved on

Coal is struggling due to competition from cheaper natural gas and renewables, not just regulations or policies.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Higher energy bills, asthma, and a handout to fossil fuel: Why Trump's plan to bring back coal plants is a terrible idea

The Trump administration is considering using emergency powers to restart retired coal plants, risking environmental and economic consequences.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Higher energy bills, asthma, and a handout to fossil fuel: Why Trump's plan to bring back coal plants is a terrible idea

The Trump administration is considering using emergency powers to restart retired coal plants, risking environmental and economic consequences.
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fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

As Colorado closes its coal plants, some schools neglect to prepare - High Country News

The end of coal jobs in Colorado represents a significant economic transition for local workers like Noah Pike.
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