All the European countries returning to ‘dirty’ coal as Russia threatens to turn off the gas tap
https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/06/24/all-the-european-countries-returning-to-dirty-coal-as-russia-threatens-to-turn-off-the-gas By Rosie Frost • Updated: 24/06/2022 As Russia threatens to limit gas supplies this winter, certain European countries are scrambling to ensure their energy needs are met during the coldest time of the year. In turn, this means backtracking on their climate pledges in favour of firing up coal power plants. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned […]
Coal miners help push tourists’ dead electric car
https://www.wboy.com/news/tucker/coal-miners-help-push-tourists-dead-electric-car-in-tucker-county/ TUCKER COUNTY, W.Va. (WBOY) – On Friday, an electric vehicle broke down along Corridor H in Tucker County on its way to a weekend getaway in Davis. Luckily, a group of local coal miners were happy to help. Tucker County’s Senator Randy Smith documented the moment on Facebook. The car broke down right in […]
Germany U-turns on nuclear in scramble to avert winter crisis – as energy crisis also sparks run on coal
Germany U-turns on nuclear in scramble to avert winter crisis The Daily Telegraph, 17 August 2022 Germany plans to keep its remaining nuclear power plants open for longer in a major U-turn as it scrambles to keep the lights on this winter with less Russian gas. Officials have concluded the plants are needed due to […]
India plans U-turn on coal plant closures in blow to climate pledges
India plans U-turn on coal plant closures in blow to climate pledges Economic Times of India, 18 August 2022 India’s government is studying a slower retirement of aging coal-fired power plants as it also adds newer sites, a move that would keep fossil fuel capacity higher for years and potentially stall efforts to hit climate […]
Europe at risk of civil unrest unless it returns to fossil fuels, EU warns
https://mailchi.mp/8c61d2f1ed12/europe-at-risk-of-civil-unrest-unless-it-returns-to-fossil-fuels-eu-warns-189899 Europe at risk of civil unrest unless it returns to fossil fuels, EU warns 1) Europe at risk of civil unrest unless it returns to fossil fuels, EU warns The Guardian 8 July 2022 2) Rising social unrest over energy costs & food shortages threatens global stability David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 July 2022 3) […]
MSNBC: Supreme Court is ‘now a threat to the planet’ – ABC News: ‘Who is going to save the planet?’ – Dems & media melt down over high court’s EPA decision
https://www.foxnews.com/media/supreme-court-now-threat-planet-dems-media-melt-down-high-courts-epa-decision By Gabriel Hays On Thursday, the Supreme Court made another consequential ruling that caused leftists to meltdown on social media. The Court dealt the progressives and the climate change agenda a blow with its highly anticipated decision in the West Virginia v. EPA case. The 6-3 decision ruled “that the Environmental Protection Agency cannot pass […]
It’s Official: Supreme Court reins in EPA on Clean Power Plan!
https://www.cfact.org/2022/06/30/supreme-court-reins-in-epa/ By CFACT Ed |June 30th, 2022|Climate, Energy|3 Comments A victory for those who care about sound science, reliable energy and limited government. Click here to read the full decision: Supreme Court — West Virginia vs EPA Chief Justice Roberts authored the opinion of the Court, joined by Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett. Justice Elena […]
Biden administration report shows massive fossil fuel industry job losses
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/biden-administration-report-fossil-fuel-industry-job-losses By Thomas Catenacci Fox Business The Biden administration published its annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) Tuesday, showing large fossil fuel industry job losses. The Department of Energy (DOE) report found that the fuels technology sector experienced job losses totaling 29,271 jobs in 2021, a 3.1% year-over-year decline, with the majority coming in the fossil […]
Soaring Global Coal Use Is Obliterating Emission Reductions Achieved in the U.S. Since 2005
https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2022/06/26/soaring_global_coal_use_is_obliterating_emission_reductions_achieved_in_the_us_since_2005_839166.html By Robert Bryce The global energy crisis has resulted in a spasm of energy realism and plain talk. Last week, Vaclav Bartuška, the Czech Ambassador-at-Large for energy security, told a group of reporters that “If there is a gas cut out this winter, we will burn anything we can to keep our people warm and to make […]
‘Climate pledges abandoned’ as gas & coal make comeback in Europe – ‘A striking reversal of commitments’
https://mailchi.mp/196becb351d2/its-all-over-climate-pledges-abandoned-as-putin-sparks-global-coal-crunch-189543?e=0b1369f9f8 It’s all over Climate pledges abandoned as Putin sparks global coal crunch 1) Climate pledges abandoned as Putin sparks global coal crunch The Daily Telegraph, 25 June 2022 2) Coal makes unwelcome return as energy crisis engulfs Germany and Europe The Sunday Times, 26 June 2022 3) Back to black: Germany pushes for […]