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As coal continues to lose out to natural gas and renewables, the industry is banking on research into new technologies to stay afloat. Both North Dakota and Wyoming are working to hone these technologies, working on everything from carbon capture to carbon products.
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. fell by 12% in 2015, compared to 2005 levels, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Is it possible to reduce reduce CO2 emissions while continuing to use and burn coal? Coal producing regions hope so. Inside Energy’ s Leigh Paterson reports.
The Paris climate talks were difficult to follow if you are based in say Denver, instead of Paris. Yet for journalists at Inside Energy, it was critical to follow as closely as possible the 24/7 negotiating marathon. We were helped by some create coverage by E&E Publishing.
The U.S. may be on the verge of a boom in new fertilizer plants, which could be good news for farmers, but not the environment. As part of our Feasting on Fuel project, this story comes to us from Abby Wendle of Harvest Public Media.
The EPA has released proposed federal rules to limit methane emissions.
The Hill As part of the United Nations climate agreement, the White House pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 28 percent.
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead says, despite his oft-repeated opposition, the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan is likely to be made law.
If fossil fuels continue to be the dominant fuel source around the world, then carbon capture technologies will need to be developed to reduce harmful carbon emissions. Many Chinese students have come to this country to learn the process.
