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Governments

Biden inches towards presidency and overhaul of global climate action
A republican controlled senate will not be a barrier to a likely Biden presidency undertaking a massive shake-up of American and international climate action.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 5, 2020

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Coal

Whoever is elected US President, Morrison faces intense global pressure on climate
Despite the US on the verge of leaving the Paris Agreement, international pressure on Australia to lift its game on climate has never been higher.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 3, 2020

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Coal

Study shows coal plant closures dramatically cut asthma cases, as Trump loosens pollution controls
A US-based study finds asthma cases and hospitalisation dropped markedly in surrounding communities following the closure of coal-fired power stations.
Michael Mazengarb

May 4, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Behind closed doors: Australia pushes reputation as world’s leading fossil fuel dealer
Scott Morrison opts to spend time touring a US box factory owned by a Liberal Party donor, instead of attending the UN climate leaders summit in New York.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 23, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Coal country knows Trump can’t save it
While the president’s rhetoric has raised hopes for renaissance of American coal, Trump’s policies have done little to revive the ailing industry.
Jeremy Deaton

Jan 22, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

You heard right: Trump administration is bailing out coal plants
Consumers paying more on electric bills is exactly what might happen if the US DoE goes through with plan to bail out uneconomic coal plants.
Mike Jacobs

Nov 8, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Trump names climate science denier to run NASA
Republican Congressman named to head NASA had demanded Obama apologize for funding climate change research.
Joe Romm

Sep 5, 2017

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Policy & Planning

Oops: Rick Perry may have stumbled upon solution to going 100% renewable
Buried in his grid study is how electric cars and smart control systems will enable deep penetration of solar and wind energy
Joe Romm

Aug 25, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Trump thinks clean coal is when workers mine coal and actually ‘clean it’
In the real world, clean coal remains a fantasy, but in Trump world you can mine it, and then the workers “clean” it.
Joe Romm

Aug 24, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Trump’s oil problem
The president promised a surge of jobs and tax revenue from oil. His policies won’t deliver either one.
Jeremy Deaton

Aug 14, 2017

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