U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said he had “extremely warm and productive” talks with high-level Chinese officials in Beijing, though “a little bit more work” is required to achieve “groundbreaking” initiatives. Mr. Kerry delivered the remarks on July 19 as he wrapped up three days of climate talks in China. The conversations, which critics argue…

Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacted to the proposed emission-cutting rules targeting New York City’s pizzerias using coal- and wood-fired pizza ovens. “Even now, they want to take away the pizza ovens. We have the greatest pizza parlors in the world. They want to stop that in New York,” Trump said in…

The growing “anti-mining sentiment” in the past decades has led the public to underestimate the importance of the mining industry despite it being so embedded in people’s daily lives, an international mining conference has been told. Australia’s Federal Opposition Resources Spokeswoman Susan McDonald on June 26 called on industry groups to  “stand up and tell…

Republicans warned the toughest-ever standards for power plant emissions may imperil Americans’ power. “We’re starting down a path to severe grid reliability challenges throughout the country,” said Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) during the June 6 hearing. He highlighted a recent report from the nation’s largest electric grid operator, PJM Interconnection, warning of the potential for…

After weeks of buildup, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally unveiled a new suite of carbon emissions proposals for power produced using natural gas, coal, and oil that could spur the use of carbon capture technologies. The standards released on May 11 would impact new and old power infrastructure, including new natural gas turbines and…

After weeks of buildup, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its strictest-ever rules for power produced using natural gas, coal, and oil that could spur the use of carbon capture technologies. The standards released on May 11 would impact new and old power infrastructure, including new natural gas turbines and the country’s existing coal fleet….

As the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares to issue stringent new power plant rules, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), is putting his foot down. “I fear that this Administration’s commitment to their extreme ideology overshadows their responsibility to ensure long-lasting energy and economic security and I will oppose all EPA nominees until they halt…

Reopening coal mines to produce rare earth minerals seems to be a “winning proposition” for the UK, a policy expert told MPs. Giving evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, Duncan Wood, vice president for Strategy and New Initiatives at the U.S. think tank Wilson Center, said the proposal is being considered for a…

When you charge a phone, turn on a television, or plug-in an electric vehicle, think of coal, gas, and nuclear; the three major fuels generating the power at your fingertips. Consumers are told electricity is cleaner, and government regulations are forcing a transition into electric stoves, electric heating, and electric cars. Just 5.8 percent of…

A new proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would boost emissions standards for coal-fired power plants, heartening public health advocates and raising questions from the energy industry about cost and feasibility. It comes after a February 2022 EPA ruling that reversed a Trump administration action in 2020 on the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards…