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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war

Asian governments are increasing coal use to address energy shortages caused by geopolitical conflicts, raising environmental concerns and calls for renewable energy investment.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies

Asian countries are increasingly turning to coal due to disruptions in oil and gas shipments caused by the Iran war.
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US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump orders Pentagon to buy electricity generated by coal

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to enter long-term coal power purchase agreements and directed a $175m DOE investment to upgrade six coal plants.
Environment
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

The Rise, Reign, and Fall of American Coal

Coal powered industrialization and improved living standards while causing deadly working conditions, massive pollution, rising CO2, and ongoing political resistance to phasing it out.
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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Trump administration spending $625m to revive dying coal industry

The US will open 13.1m acres of public land for coal mining and provide $625m to support coal-fired power plants, prioritizing coal revival.
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