Biomass Electricity Argued to Be Dirtier than Coal Power

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

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

The Coal Power Industry Should Be Humanely Put to Sleep, Study Argues

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

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

China Announces Plans to Publicly Shame Its Most Polluted Cities

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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