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Is coal really making a comeback?
“This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here .” Coal was on the way out. That's how it looked last year, anyway, when the International Energy Agency forecast that global demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel had plateaued and was poised to start declining . But this year hasn't gone as expected. The agency recently projected that coal consumption will climb to a record high of 8.94 billion metric tons in 2026.
The hidden history of how Big Oil invented the American Dream Original
What does going on a date have to do with fossil fuels? Everything, according to the petroleum industry. One advertisement from the pipeline company Energy Transfer follows two people getting ready for a date, the man primping with hair gel, the woman applying lipstick, before meeting at a bar. “That connection was brought to you by petroleum products,” the narrator says.
Where fossil fuels are lurking in your home — room by room
Freeing yourself from oil is a downright impossible task in modern America. You could put solar panels on your roof, bring tote bags to the grocery store, and drive an electric vehicle, but try as you might, your home would still be brimming with products derived from fossil fuels.
Where fossil fuels are lurking in your home — room by room
Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator. Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.
Is coal really making a comeback?
Photo by Albert Hyseni on Unsplash “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” Coal was on the way out. That’s how it looked last year, anyway, when the International Energy Agency forecast that global demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel had plateaued and was poised to start declining. But this year hasn’t gone as expected. The agency recently projected that coal consumption will climb to a record high of 8.94 billion metric tons in 2026.
Is Coal Really Making A Comeback?
"This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here." Coal was on the way out. That's how it looked last year, anyway, when the International Energy Agency forecast that global demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel had plateaued and was poised to start declining. But this year hasn't gone as expected. The agency recently projected that coal consumption will climb to a record high of 8.94 billion metric tons in 2026.
The Surprising Allies Backing Boulder’s Climate Case Before the Supreme Court
This story is part of The 89 Percent Project, an initiative of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. It was originally published in Grist. Deirdre Macnab was reading her local newspaper this spring when she learned that Rio Blanco County, where she lives in northwest Colorado, had taken the side of oil companies in a major lawsuit before the Supreme Court.
Furious farmers sue after Trump kills popular economic lifeline
Kate Yoder, Grist.org Earlier this month, after a series of stops and starts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced changes to a long-running program that is supposed to help farmers and rural small businesses stand up renewable energy projects. This story was originally published by Grist .
Furious farmers sue after Trump kills popular economic lifeline
Earlier this month, after a series of stops and starts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced changes to a long-running program that is supposed to help farmers and rural small businesses stand up renewable energy projects. This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here The new rules, set to go into effect today, October 16, effectively make any solar power development ineligible for funding through the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP.
Furious farmers sue after Trump kills popular economic lifeline
Agriculture 6 hours ago Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America grist.org - Frida Garza • 6h Solar panels can be an economic lifeline for farmers. Now they're going to be a lot harder to build.
Is coal really making a comeback?
Coal was on the way out. That’s how it looked last year, anyway, when the International Energy Agency forecast that global demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel had plateaued and was poised to start declining. But this year hasn’t gone as expected. The agency recently projected that coal consumption will climb to a record high of 8.94 billion metric tons in 2026. Headlines have declared that coal is “back in fashion” and making a “comeback.” So what changed?
Is coal really making a comeback?
Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator. Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.
Is coal really making a comeback?
Coal was on the way out. That's how it looked last year, anyway, when the International Energy Agency forecast that global demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel had plateaued and was poised to start declining. But this year hasn't gone as expected. The agency recently projected that coal consumption will climb to a record high of 8.94 billion metric tons in 2026. Headlines have declared that coal is "back in fashion" and making a "comeback." So what changed?
Climate on the Ballot: Voters Want Candidates to Talk About It
RSVP HERE Climate change might not be dominating headlines, but it’s on voters’ minds. A new poll from the non-partisan nonprofit Environmental Voter Project finds that 59% of likely midterm voters in eight battleground states want politicians to talk more about climate change and pollution. Among the 81% who said that they wouldn’t rule out a candidate who makes transitioning away from fossil fuels a top priority, seven out of 10 said they would be more likely to vote for them.
The surprising allies backing Boulder’s climate case before the Supreme Court
Deirdre Macnab was reading her local newspaper this spring when she learned that Rio Blanco County, where she lives in northwest Colorado, had taken the side of oil companies in a major lawsuit before the Supreme Court. Suncor and Exxon Mobil were trying to get out of standing trial — the city and county of Boulder had sued them, seeking damages for the rising costs of adapting to heat waves, wildfires, and floods. After ranching for a decade, Macnab had seen those costs firsthand.
The surprising allies backing Boulder’s climate case before the Supreme Court
Deirdre Macnab was reading her local newspaper this spring when she learned that Rio Blanco County, where she lives in northwest Colorado, had taken the side of oil companies in a major lawsuit before the Supreme Court. Suncor and Exxon Mobil were trying to get out of standing trial — the city and county of Boulder had sued them, seeking damages for the rising costs of adapting to heat waves, wildfires, and floods. After ranching for a decade, Macnab had seen those costs firsthand.
How elite universities got tangled up in politics and petroleum Original
After returning to office last January, President Donald Trump made it clear to America’s universities that federal money comes with strings attached. Since then, the administration has frozen or withdrawn billions of dollars in federal funding from top schools and launched investigations into them, using its leverage to influence admissions, hiring, and DEI policies.
How elite universities got tangled up in politics and petroleum
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‘Gobsmackingly bananas’ El Niño shatters global records
By now, you’ve seen the headlines, and there’s more of them every day: It’s “jaw-dropping.” It’s poised to make global warming worse. California has just declared a statewide state of emergency. This year’s El Niño — a shift in Pacific Ocean trade winds that scrambles global weather patterns — has been hotly discussed as one of the strongest on record, and one that could bring about potentially disastrous consequences.
The Fate of the Endangered Species Act Rests on Two Simple Words
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. The Endangered Species Act has stood as a pillar of conservation in the United States since 1973, bringing animals like bald eagles, manatees and humpback whales back from the brink of extinction. But now, the Trump administration has taken its boldest step yet in an effort to strip legal protections for endangered species.
Whether it’s ‘super’ or ‘Godzilla,’ El Niño is already breaking records Original
By now, you’ve seen the headlines, and there’s more of them every day: It’s “jaw-dropping.” It’s poised to make global warming worse. California has just declared a statewide state of emergency. This year’s El Niño — a shift in Pacific Ocean trade winds that scrambles global weather patterns — has been hotly discussed as one of the strongest on record, and one that could bring about potentially disastrous consequences.
Trump cut their climate jobs. This secretive network found them new ones. Original
Last year was a tough time for anyone who studies climate change for a living. The United States, once respected around the world for its sprawling investments in science, suddenly reversed course.
The Fate of the Endangered Species Act Rests on 2 Simple Words
The Trump administration has upended protections for hundreds of endangered species by redefining the words "take" and "harm." The Endangered Species Act has stood as a pillar of conservation in the United States since 1973, bringing animals like bald eagles, manatees, and humpback whales back from the brink of extinction. But now, the Trump administration has taken its boldest step yet in an effort to strip legal protections for endangered species.
Trump Admin Upended Protections for Endangered Species by Redefining 2 Words
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The fate of the Endangered Species Act rests on 2 simple words Original
The Endangered Species Act has stood as a pillar of conservation in the United States since 1973, bringing animals like bald eagles, manatees, and humpback whales back from the brink of extinction. But now, the Trump administration has taken its boldest step yet in an effort to strip legal protections for endangered species. Starting this week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says that it now considers it legal to kill a federally protected animal, as long as it wasn’t on purpose.
Federal Court Rules Trump Admin Can’t Keep Aging Michigan Coal Plant Open
Truthout is a vital news source and a living history of political struggle. If you think our work is valuable, support us with a donation of any size. This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. The Department of Energy overstepped when it ordered an aging coal-fired power plant in Michigan to stay open past its planned retirement date last year, a federal court ruled on Friday.
A federal judge just told Trump there’s no “emergency” to justify keeping a Michigan coal plant open Original
The Department of Energy overstepped when it ordered an aging coal-fired power plant in Michigan to stay open past its planned retirement date last year, a federal court ruled on Friday. The J.H Campbell plant is one of seven fossil-fueled plants around the country that the Trump administration has forced to stay in operation, despite the pollution they cause and the enormous costs of keeping them online.
A federal judge just told Trump there’s no “emergency” to justify keeping a Michigan coal plant open
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‘Climate hushing’ has swept the Democratic Party. New polling suggests it’s a mistake.
A hush has fallen over the Democratic Party — a “climate hush,” to be precise. The phrase captures the push within the party to focus more on the high cost of living and less on the planetary crisis, in hopes of addressing a popular diagnosis of why Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump. Since then, Democratic politicians have been mentioning the subject less on social media and in their press releases.
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