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Inside Energy Reads: Week of 11/2
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A review of some of the major energy stories of the week.
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In Search Of A Future For Coal
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Demand for coal-fired electricity is on the decline. In response, regions around the world that rely on coal production for jobs and revenue are studying on new, cleaner ways to keep it on the market.
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Energy & Environment News – Week Of 10/5
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A wrap-up of some selected important energy and environment news items from the last week.
Blackout: Reinventing The Grid
Is Coal Key To Keeping The Lights On?
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New environmental regulations likely mean a shift away from coal to renewables and natural gas. But some say a significant reduction in coal-generated electricity would threaten this nation with brownouts and blackouts. Inside Energy investigates that claim.
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China, US Crack Down On Coal Emissions
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The Chinese government has promised to remedy some of the consequences of burning coal. In a joint press conference with President Obama on Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a plan to put a country-wide price on carbon emissions, starting in 2017.
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Pope Francis And Coal Country Catholics
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Pope Francis’ visit to the US is sure to touch on his recent calls for serious action on climate change. Is that something coal country Catholics want to hear?
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To Mine Or Not To Mine? Is That The Question?
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As part of a series of listening sessions held across the country, representatives from the Bureau of Land Management recently came to Gillette, Wyo., to meet with residents about the agency’s federal coal program. The meeting quickly turned into an impassioned discussion about the future of the coal industry. Janice Schneider, with the Department of the Interior, said the agency was looking for comments on “how the Bureau of Land Management can best manage its coal resources.” The other issue was whether or not the BLM should charge coal companies higher royalties for coal mined on federal land. Independent studies have found that coal companies may not be charged enough for federal coal.
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EPA Releases First-Ever Federal Limits On Methane
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The EPA has released proposed federal rules to limit methane emissions.
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Bishop Of Top Coal State Calls The Pope’s Climate Encyclical A “Call To Action”
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Wyoming Bishop Paul Etienne says many residents of his state are likely to be disturbed by recent calls from Pope Francis to lower use of fossil fuels in an effort to reduce the effects of climate change.
