- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 5th, 2014
Biomass Electricity Argued to Be Dirtier than Coal Power
New study says burning biomass for energy is way worse than burning coal
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 5th, 2014
The Water Footprint of Coal Plants, as Documented by Greenpeace
A coal plant uses an Olympic-sized pool worth of water every three and a half minutes
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 1st, 2014
The Coal Power Industry Should Be Humanely Put to Sleep, Study Argues
Specialists say economic losses are in order if this does not happen soon
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 20th, 2013
Strictly Financially Speaking, It Makes Sense for the US to Switch to Renewables
Study shows clean energy is the cheapest option for the United States
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 20th, 2013
China Announces Plans to Publicly Shame Its Most Polluted Cities
High officials hope this will help the country solve its air pollution crisis
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 27th, 2013
Indonesia Dead Set on Building Its Largest Coal Power Plant Ever
Officials appear to care very little about what environmentalists and locals have to say
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 20th, 2013
Los Angeles Readies to Bid Coal Its Farewell
The city plans on using renewables and natural gas to meet its energy demands
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 6th, 2012
One of the World's Largest Mining Firms Agrees Coal Is “Dying”
Coal power lived out its days, BHP Billiton firmly believes
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 14th, 2012
Investing in Renewables Is Cheaper Than Holding On to Coal
Switching to green energy makes a lot of sense financially-wise, new study says
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 4th, 2012
New Air Quality Standards Will Give Coal Plants the Sack
EPA's plans for reducing pollution will force coal power to retire, specialists say
- Energy
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 3rd, 2011
9 out of 10 Americans Support the Solar Industry's Development
A poll shows that most of the American citizens blame the government's lack of initiative