In his latest effort to advance the “War On Coal,” President Barack Obama, along with the nation’s Interior Department, has drafted a proposal that seeks to change how the government collects royalties on coal that’s mined within the United States. The basis of the proposal is to increase the royalty fee that companies must pay when selling coal to an …
Seeing Red: Ore Dust Problems in Bovey
Local mines in Bovey, Minnesota, are contributing to a red dust problem that citizens are struggling to fix.
With Keystone Stuck in Purgatory, Rail Is Our Only Option
In recent years, the proposed development of the Keystone XL Pipeline has become a battlefield for our nation’s partisan politics, as Pipe Dream observes. While environmentalists see the plan as a symbol of how capitalism continues to deeply damage our natural ecosystem, those that champion the proposal believe that it could lead to impressive economic growth.
EPA Compromises on Sulfur Regulations, But Will It Be Enough for Arizona’s Power?
The EPA approved an alternative plan for reducing sulfur dioxide emissions from AEPCO’s Apache Generating Station, in the hopes of minimizing environmental damage and making the entire system more cost-effective.
New Fracking Law Complicates Texas’ Role in the Energy Boom
As lawmakers have recently fought for control of fracking in the Lone Star state, let’s consider why — especially when it comes to fracking — you shouldn’t mess with Texas.