coal industry
Coverage of coal industry in the Nexus archive.
- Pennsylvania’s Fossil Fuel Tax Revenue Lags Far Behind Other Energy States, Report Says
A new analysis claims low taxes on Pennsylvania’s natural gas, coal, and petrochemical industries have failed to boost the state’s economy. The industries argue they provided jobs and cheap energy, but the report states they are declining and cannot address growing budget deficits.
- Trump’s policies won’t bring back coal, but they are driving up Virginians’ energy costs
President Trump's coal industry subsidies are criticized for failing to revive coal and instead increasing Virginia's energy costs. The policies are linked to canceled renewable energy projects, higher coal usage, and rising utility rates, despite Virginia's shift to natural gas. Dominion Energy's Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center remains operational due to local economic reliance despite financial losses.
- Even $75M from Trump may not save Oakland’s embattled coal terminal
An Oakland coal terminal project, facing years of litigation and controversy, may receive $75 million from the Trump administration to support the coal industry. Critics argue the funding props up a declining sector, while the administration claims it will enhance U.S. energy exports.
- Trump announces new coal export terminal in Oakland
President Trump announced a new coal export terminal in Oakland and a $700-million investment in the coal industry using Cold War-era emergency powers.
- Trump announces new coal export terminal in Oakland
The president announced the use of Cold War-era emergency powers to allocate nearly $700 million for the coal industry, including a new coal export terminal in Oakland. The initiative aims to support the waning coal sector through infrastructure investment.
- Trump announces new coal export terminal in Oakland
Trump announces a new coal export terminal in Oakland, using Cold War-era emergency powers to direct a $700-million investment into the coal industry.
- Trump to use wartime powers to dole out $700m to coal industry
Donald Trump is using the Defense Production Act to allocate $700 million to coal-fired power plants, aiming to support what he calls 'beautiful clean coal' despite its status as a dirty fossil fuel. Critics accuse him of prioritizing polluters by invoking wartime powers to prop up coal output.
- Trump to use wartime powers to dole out $700m to coal industry
Donald Trump is using the Defense Production Act to allocate $700 million to coal-fired power plants in the US, aiming to support coal output. Critics accuse him of prioritizing polluters over environmental concerns, as coal is described as the dirtiest fossil fuel.
- Asian Banks Hide Behind a Coal Funding Smokescreen
Southeast Asian banks are allegedly using misleading practices to continue funding coal companies despite climate concerns. Citizens in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore are calling for banks to end all funding for companies contributing to climate change, including coal enterprises.