Poland's City of Krakow Bans the Use of Coal for Heating

Poland's City of Krakow Bans the Use of Coal for Heating

The ban is expected to come in place in 2018, greatly benefit public health

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 26th, 2013
Ontario Moves to Outlaw Coal

Ontario Moves to Outlaw Coal

The province is to embrace natural gas, renewables and nuclear energy instead

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 22nd, 2013
UK Ends Funding for Coal-Fired Power Plants Overseas

UK Ends Funding for Coal-Fired Power Plants Overseas

Secretary Edward Davey says such funding is “completely illogical”

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 1st, 2013
2012 Was a “Remarkable Year” as Far as Carbon Emissions Go

2012 Was a “Remarkable Year” as Far as Carbon Emissions Go

Carbon emissions are still on the rise, only slower than in previous years

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 29th, 2013
Shanghai Announces Plans to Ban Coal

Shanghai Announces Plans to Ban Coal

Should things go as planned, the ban will come into effect in just four years

Coal Expected to Become More in Demand than Oil by 2020

Coal Expected to Become More in Demand than Oil by 2020

Economic growth in China and India is to blame, report says

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 1st, 2013
Vessel Completes First Commercial Voyage Through the Arctic Northwest Passage

Vessel Completes First Commercial Voyage Through the Arctic Northwest Passage

This route is now open thanks to global warming, researchers say

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 9th, 2013
Coal Pollution Reduces the Life Expectancy of People in China

Coal Pollution Reduces the Life Expectancy of People in China

Exposure to air pollution found to shorten lifespan by more than five years

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 13th, 2013
Coal Pollution Causes over 22,300 Yearly Premature Deaths in Europe Alone

Coal Pollution Causes over 22,300 Yearly Premature Deaths in Europe Alone

New Greenpeace report shows how coal pollution impacts on public health

Watch: “Coal 101” Explains How This Energy Source Harms People, the Environment

Watch: “Coal 101” Explains How This Energy Source Harms People, the Environment

The animation was released by green-oriented group Sierra Club

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 24th, 2013
Greenpeace Activists Climb Aboard Coal Ship

Greenpeace Activists Climb Aboard Coal Ship

The MV Meister was transporting coal from Australia to Asia

China's Coal Consumption Rivals That of the World

China's Coal Consumption Rivals That of the World

The country burns almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 31st, 2012
1.5 Million Jobs Will Be Lost Because of EPA's Latest Air Quality Standards

1.5 Million Jobs Will Be Lost Because of EPA's Latest Air Quality Standards

This is because numerous coal-fired power stations in the US will be forced to close

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 2nd, 2012
Exporting Coal Might Be Almost as Harmful as Burning It

Exporting Coal Might Be Almost as Harmful as Burning It

Study argues that coal exports negatively impact on the environment and on public health

Derailing Coal Trains Foster Debates on the Development of This Industry

Derailing Coal Trains Foster Debates on the Development of This Industry

Environmentalists question the effect coal trains have on the natural world

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 12th, 2012
The Great Barrier Reef Now in Danger of Being Destroyed

The Great Barrier Reef Now in Danger of Being Destroyed

Conservationists argue that Australia's mining industry is to blame for this

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 11th, 2012
Study Argues in Favor of Natural Gas as Means to Battle Climate Change

Study Argues in Favor of Natural Gas as Means to Battle Climate Change

Researcher argues that natural gas is the next best thing to green energy sources

 
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