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Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous President Donald Trump’s administration has aligned itself with the coal industry, including efforts to keep coal-fired power plants running despite declining demand and environmental concerns. The use of coal for electricity generation remains expensive and poses health risks, with thousands of miners developing black […]
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Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics
Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics Banks that joined net-zero alliances to combat climate change have largely retreated from their commitments due to business interests over politics, with fossil fuels continuing to be profitable and loans to oil and gas companies surging. The collapse of these alliances was […]
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Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future
Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have shown promise but face an uncertain future, with some cases being allowed to continue while others have been dismissed or ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court. The fossil fuel industry has known about the dangers […]
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Social movements constrained Trump in his first term – more than people realize
Social movements constrained Trump in his first term – more than people realize Donald Trump’s first term as president saw some of the largest mass protests seen in the U.S. in over 50 years, from the 2017 Women’s March to the 2020 protests after George Floyd’s murder. Things feel different this time around. Critics seem […]
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