Podcasts about coal plants

In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall engages with CEOs Jimmy Brock of CONSOL Energy and Randall Atkins of Ramaco Resources to discuss the evolving role of coal in the energy landscape. Although coal's share of US electricity generation has declined significantly, both executives argue that coal remains vital, particularly in steel production. They explore coal's diversification into new markets, including rare earth elements and advanced carbon products, while also discussing the future of carbon capture technologies.  Subscribe to Energy Evolution to stay current on the energy transition and its implications.

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Topic thoughts? Guest ideas? Comments? Just text us. (pls include reply details if needed)The phase-out of coal-fired power plants in Asia Pacific presents a significant challenge, requiring a delicate balance between environmental sustainability and economic feasibility. In this discussion, we are joined by Dr Christoph Nedopil Wang of the Griffith Asia Institute, who delves into case studies from Pakistan and Vietnam, offering valuable insights applicable to other Asian electricity markets. Notably, the conversation will explore innovative financial mechanisms that could facilitate the early retirement of coal plants while mitigating potential financial burdens.Resources: China coal exit: Opportunities for China-led financing of early phase down of coal-fired power plants in Pakistan and Vietnam.ABOUT CHRISTOPH. Professor Christoph Nedopil is the Director of the Griffith Asia Institute at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He is also a Visiting Professor at FISF Fudan University, Shanghai, Acting Director of the Green Finance & Development Center at FISF Fudan University, and a Visiting Faculty at Singapore Management University (SMU). Christoph regularly provides advisory to governments, financial institutions, enterprises, and civil society on sustainable development issues. He is the lead author of the UNDP SDG Finance Taxonomy, the Innovative Climate Finance Solutions report for the G20 in Indonesia, and the Green Development Guidance of the BRI Green Development Coalition under the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment. He has authored four books and published articles in Science and other leading journals. Christoph serves as board director in scaling sustainability in businesses and finance. Christoph is quoted regularly in Financial Times, The Economist, Reuters, Bloomberg, and other major outlets. Before joining Griffith University, he served as Founding Director of the Green Finance & Development Center and Associate Professor at the Fanhai International School of Finance (FISF), Fudan University and previously as Founding Director for the Green BRI Center at the Central University of Economics in Beijing. He worked with the World Bank in over 15 countries and was a Director in the German development agency GIZ. Christoph holds a Master of Engineering and a PhD in Economics from the Technical University Berlin, as well as a Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School.HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30- Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | FEEDBACK: theasiaclimatecapitalpodcast@gmail.com.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: U.S. GDP for 1st quarter of 2024 slowed to only 1.6% growth, almost a point lower than expected and lowest since Q2 of 2022 when it was -0.6%. Price index shot up 3.1%, a tenth higher than expected. Core price index soars to 3.7%, three tenths higher than expected GDP 1.6%, Economy slowing CNN: The Dream of Fed Rate Cuts Is Slipping Away WSJ Ed Board: A GDP Warning as Signs of Stagflation Appear  CNN: Fears about stagflation Dow closes lower by more than 370 points as inflation, growth worries resurface Nearly 40% of Homeowners Couldn't Afford Their Home If They Were to Buy It Today New EPA Emissions Rules Squeeze Coal Plants First vessel passes through fourth temporary channel, bypassing Key Bridge collapse site City of Baltimore files lawsuit against owner and manager of ship in Key Bridge collapse Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, April 26, 2024 / 5 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A.M. Edition for April 25. The Biden administration issues sweeping new rules to limit power-plant pollution, targeting existing coal and newly built natural-gas plants. WSJ climate reporter Ed Ballard explains how that could affect the U.S. energy mix as power demand surges. Plus, BHP offers to buy rival Anglo-American in a mining megadeal. And 18 of Donald Trump's allies are indicted in Arizona on charges they tried to overturn the 2020 election. Luke Vargas hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has to decide whether or not consumers should get money back after paying subsidies for at-times-unprofitable coal-fired power plants.

This week on Climate News Weekly, James Lawler and Julio Friedmann discuss coal-fired power plant closures in New England, how the DOE is spending billions to spur innovation in technologies to decarbonize top-emitting industries, the role that AI can play in a variety of climate change fighting efforts, and more.Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.Contact us at contact@climatenow.comVisit our website for all of our content and sources for each episode.

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In a surprise move, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it was separating and postponing a major piece of its power plant rule last week, and the decision is receiving mixed reaction from greens. POLITICO's Alex Guillén breaks down EPA's decision and the political and climate risks. Plus, EPA is strengthening its risk management requirements for oil refineries, chemical producers, agricultural distributors and thousands of other industrial sites.   For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro:  https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy   Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.  Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Energy prices in Arizona are set to skyrocket.

Ever wonder how someone flips the switch from doughnut-devouring to dumbbell-dominating? This week, Dawson from Grubb N Gains pulls up a chair and spills the beans on his jaw-dropping shift from a 300-pound teen to a fitness maestro. We chew through his life of heartache, heavy lifting, and tearing his hamstring, all while sipping our beloved energy drinks and dissecting gym culture's high-octane obsession. As the conversation heats up, we take a moment to revel in the sweat and satisfaction of manual labor, from the gritty grind at coal plants to the power of community that comes with tough jobs. Finally, we lace up our storytelling boots for a glimpse into the excitement of launching a podcast and the adrenaline-charged anticipation of bodybuilding's main stage. Mitch might flex on us unexpectedly, but it's all in good fun – so join us, and let's get pumped together on this wild ride through the worlds of fitness and wellness!0:00 Body Transformation and Fitness Journey5:28 Low Testosterone and Hormone Replacement Exploration12:37 Managing Hormones and Blood Tests24:14 Benefits and Connotations of Testosterone Therapy27:56 Steroids, Gym Culture, Energy Drinks32:04 Reviewing Energy Drinks42:39 The Joys of Hard Work46:38 Coal Plants and Power Production55:34 Starting a Podcast and Exploring BodybuildingCollege Peep Show Merch Check out CPS gear and use code: ONTAP for 10% off your orderMagic Mind, The Worlds First Focus Drink Work Smarter Not Harder. Steady Energy, a Sharper Mind, More Focus and Less Stress.Buy our merch Supply the beer and help the boiz create content by grabbing some merch from our storeDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Check out our sticker packs at OnTapWithTheBoiz.com

The Inspector General of Taxation investigates possible theft of personal data that's allowed scammers to claim millions of dollars in tax.

The Inspector General of Taxation investigates possible theft of personal data that's allowed scammers to claim millions of dollars in tax.

Congressional Candidate Gary Barve will be coming on The Truth Is Out There Voice Of The People Radio Show this Wednesday evening at 8 pm est, Biden wants to shut down all the Coal Plants in the country, Biden Money Laundering Scheme exposed, Chinese men are illegally entering the country in our wide open borders, Fani Willis in trouble Tune in Wednesday evening at 8 pm est call in number is 515-602-9657 for The Truth Is Out There Voice Of The People Radio Show on blog talk radio with special guest Gary Barve.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, November 7, 20234:20 pm: Kevin Stocklin, an investigative reporter and documentary producer, joins the show to discuss his piece for the Epoch Times about how Michael Bloomberg is ready to spend $500 million to shut down coal and gas plants.4:38 pm: Robert Natelson, Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence at the Independence Institute and a former Constitutional Law Professor joins the show to discuss his piece for the Epoch Times on how to fix American universities.5:05 pm: Deroy Murdock of the Daily Caller and Fox News joins Rod for a conversation about his piece that outlines why early voting is illegal.6:05 pm: Frank Miele, a Columnist for Real Clear Politics, joins Rod to discuss his recent piece about why the Democrats fear new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.6:20 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod for their weekly visit about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss how the U.S. should approach the Hamas-Israel war, funding for both Israel and Ukraine, and his recent trip to the nation's southern border.6:38 pm: State Senator Keith Grover joins the program to discuss his proposed legislation that would help regulate future school district splits in Utah.

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says attention should shift to adding new and cleaner generation to the loadshedding-prone electricity system, acknowledging that it would be the "height of folly" to rely on significantly extending the life of the breakdown-prone coal stations. While much of his latest briefing on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan was dedicated to improvements in the operating performance of some of Eskom's coal units, Ramokgopa said there could be no "overreliance" on the units in future. This, given their advanced age and the fact that many trade-focused domestic industries had to decarbonised to remain internationally competitive. He refused to be drawn on the contents of a report commissioned by the National Treasury to assess the state of Eskom's coal plants, including the potential for concessioning and some limited life extensions considering the slow pace at which South Africa had added new capacity in recent years. Eskom's Eric Shunmagum confirmed that the utility had made comments and had also challenged some of the recommendations made by the Vgbe-led consortium that drafted the report and said that Eskom was working with the National Treasury to ensure a "fair and balanced" technical assessment emerged. For his part, Ramokgopa underlined the need for new and cleaner non-Eskom generation capacity, saying: "We are doing all that we can to restore the reliability of these units, but you can't take away the fact that they are aging . . . [The] only reason we are going this route [of focusing on the performance of the coal power stations] now is because it the shortest way to ending loadshedding." The future, however, depended on adding new generation and unlocking the estimated 66 GW of mostly wind and solar capacity estimated to be at various stages of development across South Africa, including in areas such as Mpumalanga were there was grid connection capacity available. "An overreliance on these [coal] units I think is particularly unhelpful; it's the height of folly to suggest that, going into the future, this is going to resolve our problems . . . and that's why we must accelerate the onboarding of new generation," the Minister said. He again emphasised the importance of expanding the grid to facilitate additional renewables generation. He did not answer a question, however, on when he expected Eskom to publish its updated Generation Connection Capacity Assessment, the absence of which is believed to be one of the reasons why the seventh renewables round was not launched in September as initially scheduled. Likewise, Eskom has not released its updated approach to the issue of curtailment, which could unlock significant grid capacity even in those areas previously indicated to be oversubscribed. Interim CEO Calib Cassim did state recently, however, that he saw unlocking immediate grid capacity through curtailment as an urgent priority while Eskom and other stakeholders assessed funding options for expanding the transmission network. Without offering any update on when South Africa would launch additional public procurement rounds, Ramokgopa reported that 1 338 MW of private generation was expected to connect to the grid in 2023, followed by 3 081 MW in 2024. He also stated that one project falling under the much-delayed risk-mitigation scheme was on track to reach legal close by the end of October, and two further projects by December. The projects would contribute an additional 424 MW, he said, implying that the 1 200 MW powership projects were not the ones in question. He added that three more projects from the delayed fifth renewables bidding round were on track to reach commercial close by the end of November, representing 300 MW. The Minister also stated that the capacity of rooftop solar had doubled since July 2022 to over 4 500 MW, which had helped to reduce loadshedding over the winter months. He insisted that government remained supportive of yet further rooftop inv...

Consumers Energy says it's building an 85-megawatt solar array at two former coal-fired power units that closed earlier this year along Saginaw Bay. The Resilient Coastal Projects Initiative is expanding to the Lake Huron shoreline. Middle and high school educators also are encouraged to apply for grants for Teaching Great Lakes Literacy. For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/

Welcome to The Hydrogen Podcast!In episode 226, A coal plant in West Virginia could be the launching pad of the future of hydrogen and graphite development... if it's legitimate. I'll go through the article and give my thoughts on today's hydrogen podcast. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the podcast. Please feel free to email me at info@thehydrogenpodcast.com with any questions. Also, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to my podcast using your preferred platform... I would greatly appreciate it. Respectfully,Paul RoddenVISIT THE HYDROGEN PODCAST WEBSITEhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.comCHECK OUT OUR BLOGhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.com/blog/WANT TO SPONSOR THE PODCAST? Send us an email to: info@thehydrogenpodcast.comNEW TO HYDROGEN AND NEED A QUICK INTRODUCTION?Start Here: The 6 Main Colors of Hydrogen

Welcome to The Wright Report, your daily news podcast. Today, we dive into five intriguing stories. We start with a new report revealing 17 million illegal migrants living in the US and explore the implications. Next, we discuss the scant newly declassified material on the origins of COVID-19. Then, we connect two diverse stories on climate change - one involving pizza ovens in NYC and another about coal plants in India. We also visit the USS Ronald Reagan in Vietnam and discuss its purpose there. Lastly, we travel to Guyana, a South American nation recently blessed with discovered oil, which could potentially shake oil prices and climate change politics.

The Asian Development Bank has created a fund to accelerate the transition to clean energy in Indonesia and the Philippines — by helping coal plant operators get other options onto the grid more quickly.

The mission of this energy policy is not to make us green but rather to restructure society. The path we are on brings about total control of your life to a few.

U.S power companies are warning that President Joe Biden's new power plant rule could hurt the reliability of the nation's grid at a time when outages are on the rise. But former regulators and EPA backers say industry's concerns are overblown. POLITICO's Catherine Morehouse breaks down the potential impact of Biden's rule on the nation's power network. Plus, the Biden administration unveiled its latest guidance for companies to earn additional “bonus” credits under the Inflation Reduction Act by using domestically produced steel, iron and manufactured products.   Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Brook Hayes edited this POLITICO energy podcast. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO's audio department.

In the final hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Biden administration is requiring coal burning plants to reduce their emissions by 90% and gives them a decade to do it Christina Coleman, a reporter for FOX, joins Marc to discuss a teacher in Kansas City that is under Fire for Blasting Woke School Ryan Wiggins, host of Wiggins America, stops by the studio to talk with Marc about the Trump Hall What's on the web with Anna Bohlmann.     Have a great day!!

The train derailment disaster in East Palestine, Ohio catapulted the degraded condition of the US's freight rail network into national consciousness. But workers have been sounding the alarm for years. Long hours, short staffs, poor sick leave, and dangerously extended trains have raised the risks inherent in railroad operations for workers and the public in order to fatten the profit margins of corporate rail carriers. While the Department of Transportation has called for stricter regulation in the wake of East Palestine and other recent disasters, rank-and-file workers say it's not enough. The problem is not simply one of inadequate regulation, but the power of private, profit-driven interests to shape what is ultimately public infrastructure. Thus comes the call to nationalize the railroads. But how might this be accomplished, and how effectively can it solve the problems plaguing the rail system today? Journalist and professor Kari Lyderson and former Railroad Workers United General Secretary Ron Kaminkow join TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez to discuss current issues in the US rail system, and the potential solutions nationalization could offer.Kari Lyderson is a Chicago-based journalist, author and assistant professor at Northwestern University, where she leads the investigative specialization at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. She is the author of numerous books, including Mayor 1%: Rahm Emanuel and the Rise of Chicago's 99% and Closing the Cloud Factories: Lessons from the Fight to Shut Down Chicago's Coal Plants. Until recently, Ron Kaminow served as General Secretary of Railroad Workers United. Prior to hiring out as a brakeman with Conrail in 1996, he served as President of AFSCME Local 634 in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2005, Kaminkow helped to found Railroad Operating Crafts United (ROCU), an RWU predecessor. A former brakeman, conductor, and engineer for Conrail and later NS in Chicago, he formerly worked for Amtrak in Milwaukee and Chicago. He currently is working as an Amtrak engineer in Reno, Nevada, where he is the Vice President of BLET Local 51.Studio Production: David HebdenPost-Production: Adam ColeyHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

In this episode of The Vivek Show, host Vivek Ramaswamy explores the paradox of carbon reduction advocates opposing nuclear energy and discusses the complexities of US energy policy with guest Neil Chatterjee, former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). They delve into FERC's role in overseeing competitive wholesale power markets, the challenges faced by differing state policies on decarbonization, and the consequences of shutting down coal plants on communities. The conversation covers the role of public policy and market forces in shaping the energy landscape, touching on the controversial topic of carbon capture pipelines and the potential for fostering nuclear energy without subsidies. Throughout the episode, Ramaswamy and Chatterjee engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the future of US energy policy and the potential for reforming key regulatory agencies.--Donate here: https://t.co/PE1rfuVBmbFor more content follow me here:Twitter - @VivekGRamaswamyInstagram - @vivekgramaswamyFacebook - http://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamyTruth Social - @VivekRamaswamyRumble - @VivekRamaswamy--Indranil "Neil" Chatterjee is a prominent American lawyer, political advisor, and former member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). He served twice as FERC Chairman, from August 10, 2017, to December 7, 2017, and October 24, 2018, to November 5, 2020. Prior to FERC, Chatterjee was an energy policy advisor to United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and held roles with the United States House Committee on Ways and Means, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Throughout his career, he has been committed to shaping balanced energy policies that promote both energy production and environmental stewardship.--Time-codes:00:00:00 - Mystery of carbon reduction advocates not supporting nuclear energy00:01:19 - Possible anti-growth agenda in the US00:02:53 - Introduction of guest Neil Chatterjee00:08:21 - Structure of FERC for independent judgment00:09:37 - Constitutionality concerns over independent agencies00:11:59 - Oversight and nomination process reining in radical FERC agenda00:16:12 - FERC's role in competitive wholesale power markets00:17:58 - Implementation of a minimum offer price rule00:20:56 - Reversal of the minimum offer price rule after 2020 election00:34:36 - Vivek questions the need for a top-down energy transition00:36:19 - Neil's support for solar plus storage00:38:57 - Impact of shutting down coal plants on communities00:40:41 - Neil's opposition to burdensome EPA regulations00:43:50 - Vivek's skepticism on government-subsidized carbon capture pipelines00:44:53 - Biden administration's clean energy transition and transmission line challenges00:46:20 - Opposition to energy infrastructure built near homes00:52:06 - Bilateral contracting in energy markets00:53:07 - Roles of RTOs and ISOs in energy markets00:56:49 - Fostering nuclear energy without subsidies and private capital's role00:57:38 - Public Utility Commission's role in evaluating utility rates00:58:38 - Challenge of short-term thinking for long-term energy projects01:01:04 - Vivek's proposal for a new nuclear energy regulatory agency

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed strengthening a successful yet contentious Obama-era rule limiting toxic pollutants, like mercury, from coal-fired power plants. POLITICO's Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the updated rule, the potential impact on the nation's already shrinking fleet of coal plants, and how the rule fits into the Biden administration's broader climate agenda. Plus, an appeals court dismissed a lawsuit from Louisiana and other Republican-controlled states challenging the Biden administration's social cost of carbon.   Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.  Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO's audio department.

Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro04:22 - U.S. rakes in 263.8 million from Gulf of Mexico drilling rights07:06 - OPEC+ shows no signs of changing oil output at the meeting next week10:39 - New candidate for countries for BRICS expansion14:08 - The countries bailed out by China 15:14 - Re-use of Coal plants can cut small modular reactor development costs by 35% report17:26 - Ohio River Disaster As Barge Hauling 1,400 Tons Of Methanol Smashes Into Dam18:14 - Market Updates21:33 - Acquisition add 600 Montney locations in Alberta or over 20 years of premium drilling inventory 22:22 - OutroFollow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsENBEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackDaily Standup Top Stories OPEC+ Shows No Sign of Changing Oil Output at Meeting Next Week March 29, 2023 Allen Santos   ​ The OPEC+ coalition is showing no signs of adjusting oil production next week, staying the course amid turbulence in financial markets. Group leader Saudi Arabia has said publicly that the 23-nation alliance should keep supplies […] Reuse of coal plants can cut small modular nuclear reactor development costs by 35%: report March 29, 2023 Mariel AlumitDive Brief: Nearly one-fourth of the current U.S. coal-fired fleet is scheduled to retire by 2029, providing opportunities to site advanced nuclear plants, specifically small modular reactors, or SMRs, a Washington, D.C. think tank says in […] The Countries Bailed Out by China March 29, 2023 Mariel AlumitA new report published by the AidData research lab at Virginia's College of William & Mary sheds some light on the usually nontransparent practice of Chinese bilateral emergency loans. The researchers that also hail from the World Bank, […] The New Candidate Countries For BRICS Expansion March 29, 2023 Mariel AlumitThe Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has stated that ‘over a dozen' countries have formally applied to join the BRICS grouping following the groups decision to allow new members earlier this year. The BRICS currently […] Ohio River Disaster As Barge Hauling 1,400 Tons Of Methanol Smashes Into Dam March 29, 2023 Allen SantosThree large barges, one carrying 1,400 tons of methanol, were wedged against a dam and partially submerged, on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, following their detachment from a tugboat. The Louisville Metropolitan Emergency Services […] US rakes in $263.8 mln from Gulf of Mexico drilling rights auction March 29, 2023 Allen SantosGulf offshore drilling operation A U.S. government auction of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico generated $263.8 million in high bids, the most of any sale in the region for […]

Extreme cold blasts during two of the last three winters have crippled gas-fired power plants, leaving millions in the dark and hundreds dead. And as natural gas is projected to grow in its role as a dominant source for electricity in the U.S., regulators are again worrying about the reliability of natural gas plants. POLITICO's Catherine Morehouse breaks down the natural gas' reliability concerns, potential solutions and what it means for natural gas broadly in the future. Plus, House Oversight Republicans are launching a probe into DOE climate spending.   Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO's audio department.

On Wednesday, EPA issued a new sweeping plan to curb pollution from power plants and manufacturing facilities across 23 states. The measure is the latest in a series of EPA regulations aimed at cutting down pollution and toxic waste from coal-fired power plants, and it's likely to further shrink the nation's fleet of coal-fired power generation. However, the regulation might face resistance from industry because of cost compliance and grid concerns. POLITICO's Alex Guillén breaks down EPA's latest rule and the pushback. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed the House GOP's energy agenda, calling it “as bad and partisan as it gets.”   Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO's audio department.

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It turns out Seoul, Korea has the worst air pollution amongst all of the top 10 economies in the world. Why is air pollution still such a huge challenge in a country with abundant resources and advanced infrastructure? And does South Korea use any high-tech solutions to handle its dirty air that South or Southeast Asian megacities can learn from?Guests (in order of appearance): Jieon Lee, Korea Federation for Environmental Movements Gyuri Cho, Solutions for Our ClimateSign up to find out when new Sustainable Asia seasons are launched.Review us on listennotes!Check out the other research from the Heinrich Boell Foundation in Hong Kong, India, and Southeast Asia.Production credits:Producer and Co-Host: Chermaine LeeCo-Host: Khoa TranAssociate Producer: Jack LeeExecutive Producer: Marcy Trent LongIntro/outro music: Alex Mauboussin

And AOC climate documentary FLOPS - I mean BIG TIME!

National Grid has ordered two coal plants to begin warming up in case electricity supplies to the UK are disrupted because of the cold weather. The company says it had asked power station operator Drax to prepare two coal-fire units for use. National Grid says that while the two plants will not necessarily be used, this measure should give the public confidence in Monday's energy supply. The UK receives electricity via subsea cables from European countries including France, Norway, Belgium and the Netherlands. National Grid says it has these tools for an additional contingency to operate the network as normal and the public should continue to use energy as normal.

Matt, Nick and Giselle talk about Coal's impact on groundwater (Report: 90% of all U.S. coal plants are contaminating groundwater | Grist),A seaweed farm helping to curb climate change (Climate change: Can an enormous seaweed farm help curb it? - BBC News),An illegal ivory deal getting life imprisonment in Uganda (Uganda gives ivory dealer life imprisonment in “landmark” case - WildAid), And little being done to uphold COP26's deforestation pledge (Last year's deforestation pledge is off to a slow start | Reuters)!Make sure to check out our sponsor for today's episode at Vala Alta and use promo code “TPT” for 15% off.

President Joe Biden is risking alienating moderate and independent voters heading into Election Day with untimely recent pledges to shut down all coal plants and end oil drilling. “No more drilling,” Biden said when someone shouted at him during a rally for Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York on Sunday. “There is no more drilling. I haven't formed any new drilling.” ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Top Top 5 News Headlines and Commentary for November 7, 2022. 1. Polling Reveals Overwhelming 81 Percent of Americans Dissatisfied with the Economy. 2. Senator Joe Manchin Denounces Biden for Vowing to Shut Down Coal Plants. 3. Stacey Abrams Sets the Stage for Voter Suppression Claims if She Loses Gubernatorial Election. 4. NY Governor Kathy Hochul Pressed on Crime by MSNBC. 5. Liz Cheney Endorses Third Democrat for Midterms.

Why is Biden shutting down coal plants? We talk about it here on Good Morning Orlando

Despite well-meaning pledges to the contrary from a wide array of countries, banks, and other institutions, new coal plants are still getting financed, putting global climate targets further out of reach. I talk with Ted Nace of Global Energy Monitor and Paddy McCully of Reclaim Finance about the channels through which coal funding is passing -- and how to close them. Get full access to Volts at www.volts.wtf/subscribe

Justin discusses multiple bullish pieces of macro nuclear news. https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/doe-report-finds-hundreds-retiring-coal-plant-sites-could-convert-nuclear https://segracapital.com/commentary/the-advanced-nuclear-fuel-cycle-we-can-work-it-out/

Kevin Costner Endorses Cheney? Nobody cares.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan reports that Eskom will seek the exemptions it requires to immediately buy up to 1 600 MW of surplus electricity generation that it believes could be available immediately from existing independent power producers (IPPs) and those private South African businesses with their own generation capacity. He also announced that a further 100 MW to 200 MW could be purchased in the short-term from Botswana and Zambia through the Southern African Power Pool, while a further 150 MW of gas-fired electricity could be purchased from Mozambique. To purchase any local surplus, Eskom requires an exemption from Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, who has the authority to issue Ministerial determinations or exemptions from such determinations, that are still required to allow for the procurement of additional new generation capacity. Once secured, Eskom would extend a standard offer to buy any surplus electricity available across mines and industry and would also be able to mop up electricity that is currently being curtailed by renewables IPPs when they generate electricity above that which is catered for under the terms of their power purchase agreements with Eskom. Speaking during the inaugural briefing of the newly established Energy Crisis Committee, Gordhan said the 1 600 MW threshold had been suggested by Eskom itself and was seen as sufficient to ensure that any electricity that is currently available domestically is secured as soon as possible. He also announced that the utility would seek Public Finance Management Act-related exemptions from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to ensure that it was able to acquire the spares it needed for the accelerated maintenance announced as part of President Cyril Rmaphosa's July 25 energy action plan to tackle the load-shedding crisis, as well as to enter into contracts with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Such exemptions are viewed as key to intensifying and expanding maintenance across six Eskom power stations, where it is believed the energy availability factor can be recovered most rapidly. The six stations identified for priority maintenance include Kendal, Majuba, Tutuka, Kusile, Duvha and Matla, Gordhan said. He described the expanded maintenance effort – which would initially be funded through Eskom's R8-billion budget for generation plant maintenance, but which may need to be enlarged by a further National Treasury-supported R2-billion – as the first component in a three-part package to end load-shedding and create the basis for long-term supply stability. “The first step is about how many more megawatts we can get by maintaining the current plant better [and] by ensuring that we have the right skills both at the leadership level of the power stations and at the operator level.” The Minister said that a team of former Eskom power station managers and senior managers was being assembled to assist the incumbents (who had all the qualifications but lacked experienced) to improve plant performance. The second part of the package involved securing the exemptions needed to buy surplus electricity and contract for spares and OEM services. The third component, Gordhan said, involved removing any residual red tape in the way of investments by the private sector into additional generation capacity, either through the formal procurement processes run by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, or through the lifting of restriction on distributed generation and solar rooftop installations. Such new capacity could be introduced in a period of between 12 months and 36 months and would be key to laying the basis for long-term energy security and a decarbonised electricity sector. Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe indicated that, while the next renewables bidding round would be delayed by between 45 and 60 days to cater for its doubling from 2 600 MW to 5 200 MW, he was committed to ensuring additional non-E...

As energy prices are soaring worldwide, especially in Europe struggling to meet its energy needs. In this video, we answer the following:1) Why is Germany firing up its coal power?2) Does the EU regret supporting sanctions on Russia?3) Will the EU survive the upcoming cold winter?One thing is sure: the EU is regretting the sanctions on Russia's energy but is unable to reverse course to its political weakness.Join us on Locals: https://geopolitics.locals.com/ Subscribe to our Instagram: @GeopoliticsInConflict Subscribe to our Blog: https://www.globalperspectiveconsulti... Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/GeopoliticsInConflict Follow us on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@GeopoliticsInConf... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/doualaalou

Join my Locals community for exclusive content at geopolitics.locals.com!When it comes to climate change, the vociferous voices emanating from Europe are nothing but propaganda. Germany, the heart of the EU, is firing up Coal stations as Russia squeezes its gas supply. Despite what you hear about Coal being a hot issue in this energy-starved world, coal is coming back to Europe.“Europe is so short of natural gas that the continent — usually seen as the poster child for the global fight against emissions — is turning to coal to meet electricity demand that is now back to pre-pandemic levels,” Bloomberg report stated.How will Germany handle next Winter??Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss: WE Energies, Alliant Energy reverse green course, will keep coal plants open. Marquette Law School Poll: Michels leads GOP race, Evers leads in head-to-head match-ups. Wisconsin lawmakers spend less than 60 seconds in abortion special session. Judge weighing options after Gableman admits to tossing some election investigation records. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wisconsininfocus/support

Eskom has extended Stage 4 load-shedding – initially implemented at 11:00 on Friday June 24, after an illegal strike led to the loss of more coal production – until Sunday and the utility has also refrained from providing a system prognosis for the coming week. COO Jan Oberholzer said the decision to implement and sustain 4 000 MW of rotational cuts was taken after unplanned unavailability across the fleet rose to above 18 000 MW, partly as a result of a decision to ramp-down some coal generators as a result of the resource constraints triggered by the labour action. Total unavailability stood at above 20 000 MW on Friday afternoon. However, acting generation executive Rhulani Mathebula said there had been no evidence of sabotage at any of the seven affected stations. The decision to intensify and extend load-shedding was also taken to preserve diesel stocks at the Ankerlig and Gourikwa open-cycle gas turbines, which had been used extensively during the week. Stocks at Ankerlig, which can be refuelled only by road tanker, had fallen to 30% after all nine units were deployed extensively on Thursday. Production was halted at the power station on Friday to preserve the remaining diesel. Reports of uprotected strike action, often accompanied by acts of intimidation in the form of threatening cellphone message and stone throwing, had been received from Matla, Duvha, Hendrina, Arnot, Camden, Matimba and Medupi. Groups of between 50 and 100 workers were said to be involved in the action at each site, and were preventing hundreds of other Eskom workers and contractors from entering the power stations. Many workers and contractors had also decided to stay away as a result of threats sent to their cellphones. The industrial unrest arose after the utility declared a deadlock in wage talks earlier in the week and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) stated that Eskom management should "take full responsibility for the protests that are taking place at power stations across the country". "They arrogantly collapsed wage talks on Tuesday and now workers are angry," Numsa wrote on its official Twitter account. Some 30 000 Eskom workers falling under the central bargaining forum (CBF) are affected by the dispute, which has been referred to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for urgent conciliation. Human resources GM Thulane Ngele described as inaccurate claims by Numsa that Eskom had walked out of the wage talks. Ngele said that a deadlock was declare once it became apparent that the positions of the parties were so far apart that there was no prospect of a resolution being found within the CBF itself. "When there is no prospect that parties can meet one another, then one party or all the parties can declare a deadlock. "So we declared a deadlock in order for us to move to the next phase of the process, which is the CCMA conciliation process," he explained, adding that it had requested an expedited process be implemented. "We've asked them for an expedited process, which they normally give, and we hope that we are going to have discussions with trade unions to try and settle this particular dispute next week some time." As an essential service, workers at Eskom are not legally entitled to strike and the utility has secured an court interdict against the action. Oberholzer said that Eskom had procedures in place to discipline employees who engaged in illegal industrial action.

Dave Callaway, founder and editor of 247ClimateInsights.com and former Editor-in-Chief of USA Today joins Mark Thompson to discuss the importance of getting off fossil fuels in regard to climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Callaway, founder and editor of 247ClimateInsights.com and former Editor-in-Chief of USA Today joins Mark Thompson to discuss the importance of getting off fossil fuels in regard to climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reformasi Dispatch discussed Indonesia's energy transition with Robert O. Blake, the former US ambassador to Indonesia and now a senior advisor to US Special Climate Envoy John Kerry.  The US has identified Indonesia as a country with promising prospects for cooperation on climate action and Ambassador Blake recently concluded a high‑level visit to Jakarta on the topic.  Decommissioning coal-fired power plants is a priority -- as is progress on regulatory reform to facilitate investment-grade projects for renewable energy.  Also: Jeff and Kevin discuss acrimony surrounding preparations for the Bali G20, as well as the president's latest stance on election postponement and some difficult fiscal choices ahead amid high energy prices.Support us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasiSupport us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasi

In the EU, phasing out emissions often means paying someone to take over polluting plants—and keep them running.

In the EU, phasing out emissions often means paying someone to take over polluting plants—and keep them running.

This week Financial Autonomy community member Dash joins me to chew the fat on the market news of the week. General Advice Warning

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Derek Cabe is an activist in the Philippines who is continuing the work of her murdered friend and fellow campaigner Gloria Capitan. Gloria, a 57-year-old grandmother, was shot dead in the Lucanin village in the Bataan province of the Philippines. In the weeks running up to her death, Gloria Capitan had been repeatedly threatened and intimidated. But she refused to be silenced. Derek Cabe continues the environmental campaign, organizing communities against coal plants and speaking out against a government disinformation campaign targeting legitimate protestors and environmental human rights defenders.The episode features Derek Cabe, Gretchen Malalad, a freelance journalist based in Manilla who works mostly with Agence France-Presse, Al Jazeera, and the BBC, and Leon Dulce, an organiser with the Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment.Defenders of the Earth captures the gripping and inspiring stories of activists around the world who are taking on powerful interests to protect our planet. Our presenter is Vanessa Nakate, climate justice activist from Uganda. Our episodes profile activists in Russia, Liberia, Honduras, and the Philippines. As climate activist and journalist Bill McKibben wrote in Last Line of Defence, a report from Global Witness released in September 2021, land and environmental defenders ”are at risk, in the end, not just because of another local person who pulls the trigger or plunges the blade; they're at risk because they find themselves living on or near something that some corporation is demanding.”In 2020, 227 activists were murdered for taking a stand to defend human rights, their land, and our environment. Over a third of the attacks were reportedly linked to resource exploitation — logging, mining, and large-scale agribusiness — and hydroelectric dams and other infrastructure. And that number is likely to be higher due to poor reporting. Defenders of the Earth is produced by Global Witness and Whistledown Productions. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

We open today's Quick Climate Links with a story about Swedish teenage activist, Greta Thunberg (pictured). The first story we link to tells readers that “Greta Thunberg has spent three years raising the climate crisis alarm” and her mission could end up saving the world. A second story from The Guardian says: “Cutting methane should be a key Cop26 aim, research suggests”; A third story from The Guardian: “UK's home gas boilers emit twice as much CO2 as all power stations – study”; From Vice we hear: “Joe Manchin Makes $500K a Year From One of the Dirtiest Coal Plants in West Virginia.” And from Lighter Footprints we hear: “Boroondara has just passed a Climate Emergency Declaration!”; Two stories from RenewEconomy:  “Taylor and Pitt pour another $250m into CCS projects that may not be complete until 2031”; “Battery storage charges up for big switch to 5-minute settlements”; From The Driven we have two stories: “First Cupra Borns roll off production line at VW's Zwickau plant”; “I liked the electric Harley Livewire so much I bought one”; And from the University of Melbourne's Pursuit we read: “The impact of air pollution on life expectancy”; Propublica sends readers: “Postcard From Thermal: Surviving the Climate Gap in Eastern Coachella Valley”; CNBC carries the story: “Climate psychologist says neither gloom-and-doom nor extreme solution-obsessed optimism is the best way to discuss climate change productively”; From Impact Insight Technologies it's: “Kardinia Energy: ‘Printing' the world's first sustainable source of energy generation”; Deep Green Profit alerts readers to: “Sustainability for business growth and profit”; From The Melbourne Age readers learn about: “On the frontline of global warming, south-east Asia's dawdling jeopardises net zero”; Now it's two stories from Yale Climate Connections:  “Should ‘ecocide' become an international crime?”; “Reducing healthcare sector's greenhouse gas emissions”; From Global Optimism: “A Rapidly Melting Glacier & a Mixed Bag of Emotions: What to Do Next”; The American Psychiatric Association updates readers: “Climate Change and Mental Health Connections”; An article from the United Nations explains: “Climate Commitments Not On Track to Meet Paris Agreement Goals” as NDC Synthesis Report is Published”; From Newsroom we learn: “Cutting peak winter power use by 75 per cent”; From The Hill: “Deportations of Haitians spark concerns over environmental refugees”; The Post Carbon Institute says: “The Only Long-Range Solution to Climate Change”; A second story from The post Carbon Institute alerts readers to: “YOUTH RISING: The Next Generation of Climate Leaders and How We Can Help”; From the Albury/Wodonga ECOportal readers hear about a special event: “What about heat pumps? Guest Speaker James Bramwell, SusVIC, ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region”; And finally, coming up next week is the second part of two-part event from Conversation at the Crossroads considering “Australia's Energy Future”. Enjoy “Music for a Warming World”. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations

Lately, there’s been a lot more debate about cryptocurrency and how much energy it uses to be produced. Bitcoin, in particular, uses as much energy per year as the Netherlands, its carbon footprint is estimated to be the size of Singapore’s and it generates as much electronic waste as the country of Luxembourg. All these estimates come from the Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index at Digiconomist. “Marketplace Tech” host Molly Wood speaks with Alex de Vries, the founder of Digiconomist, who says Bitcoin mining involves running millions of computations in kind of a coin-producing lottery, but some cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum, can be created in a less energy-intensive way. Support from listeners is what powers our journalism. Your gift today goes back into making the business and tech news you love. Donate now: marketplace.org/givetech

Lately, there’s been a lot more debate about cryptocurrency and how much energy it uses to be produced. Bitcoin, in particular, uses as much energy per year as the Netherlands, its carbon footprint is estimated to be the size of Singapore’s and it generates as much electronic waste as the country of Luxembourg. All these estimates come from the Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index at Digiconomist. “Marketplace Tech” host Molly Wood speaks with Alex de Vries, the founder of Digiconomist, who says Bitcoin mining involves running millions of computations in kind of a coin-producing lottery, but some cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum, can be created in a less energy-intensive way. Support from listeners is what powers our journalism. Your gift today goes back into making the business and tech news you love. Donate now: marketplace.org/givetech

Lately, there’s been a lot more debate about cryptocurrency and how much energy it uses to be produced. Bitcoin, in particular, uses as much energy per year as the Netherlands, its carbon footprint is estimated to be the size of Singapore’s and it generates as much electronic waste as the country of Luxembourg. All these estimates come from the Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index at Digiconomist. “Marketplace Tech” host Molly Wood speaks with Alex de Vries, the founder of Digiconomist, who says Bitcoin mining involves running millions of computations in kind of a coin-producing lottery, but some cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum, can be created in a less energy-intensive way. Support from listeners is what powers our journalism. Your gift today goes back into making the business and tech news you love. Donate now: marketplace.org/givetech

Lately, there’s been a lot more debate about cryptocurrency and how much energy it uses to be produced. Bitcoin, in particular, uses as much energy per year as the Netherlands, its carbon footprint is estimated to be the size of Singapore’s and it generates as much electronic waste as the country of Luxembourg. All these estimates come from the Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index at Digiconomist. “Marketplace Tech” host Molly Wood speaks with Alex de Vries, the founder of Digiconomist, who says Bitcoin mining involves running millions of computations in kind of a coin-producing lottery, but some cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum, can be created in a less energy-intensive way. Support from listeners is what powers our journalism. Your gift today goes back into making the business and tech news you love. Donate now: marketplace.org/givetech

Top official says asking China to do more on climate is "not very realistic"https://www.axios.com/china-climate-change-226c9e50-243e-44e6-a4bf-e1fb1522bb19.htmlDo we want to partner with China on how they regulate things at all?China probably won’t institute what we can China to do on climate change?China commits to peak emissions by 2030, which is totally unrealistic unless they totally stop manufacturing steel.What about border adjustments for climate taxesIndia may build new coal plants due to low cost despite climate changehttps://www.reuters.com/world/india/exclusive-india-may-build-new-coal-plants-due-low-cost-despite-climate-change-2021-04-18/75% of India’s annual power output comes from coalIn 2019 and 2020 coal’s contribution to electricity actually fell, but this trend doesn’t seem to be continuing.Earthquake in southern Iran disrupts oil production: state mediahttps://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/natural-gas/041821-earthquake-in-southern-iran-disrupts-oil-production-state-mediaIran is now exporting over 1.5 million bpd of oil anyway, and they only want to get up to 2.3 million bpdCould this earthquake impact that? Perhaps. What about the Vienna talks?For more on Iranian oil situation, read: https://www.investing.com/analysis/oil-lifting-sanctions-on-iran-might-have-unexpected-repurcussions-200573196Historic oil glut amassed during the pandemic is almost gonehttps://www.worldoil.com/news/2021/4/16/historic-oil-glut-amassed-during-the-pandemic-is-almost-goneIs potential risk baked in?Does this mean the price is over-inflated now?Dr. Dean Foreman and API Monthly Statistical Report- economic recovery driving demand NOT just seasonality- especially rural gasoline demand picked up- but rig activity hasn’t picked up nearly enough to EIA production estimate by the end of this year. EIA saying 900,000 bpd increase but not happening yet.- What are the issues: lack of personnel, budgets already set, capital isn’t there- Jet fuel: more cargo going by air than before but still lower due to lack of people traveling. But supply of jet fuel has gone way down to only 4% of a barrel of oil. Jet fuel has been converted. - petrochemicals are still leading because demand for personal plastics and PPE is continuing. Still high. Usually its 25-27%, but now its up to 30% - Propane also had a winter element to it- Propane demand picked up over the winter but it’s ALSO a contributor to propalyne which is used to make medical plastics. Will it normalize? - Propane distribution has been disrupted a big. - Are we really back down to “normal” inventory? Well, it can be sketchy. API data says we’re still a little high on crude oil, especially with refining disruptions.- We’re not back up to 85% refinery utilization which is really good.- From a 5 year range perspective, US petroleum deliveries are at the top of the 5 year range, which is a very bullish sign. But weekly data have a lot of variation in them.- Market could remain slightly short but as OPEC puts more barrels back on the market will cap prices. But resumption in US supply of 900,000 bpd by end of year is baked into this and might not happen. Will be lucky to meet half that, and if you don’t get 900,000 bpd, opens door for OPEC but also for higher prices given growth in world economy.- Investment isn’t in place to meet demand next year.- Breakeven estimates for Bakken and Denver have risen from $60 to $80 per barrel making them un-producable. State regulation and also impact of DAPL potentially being taken offline.- Biden admin policies are “quietly tectonic”- Tax provisions in infrastructure bill would put upward pressure on consumer gasoline prices.- Sandwich of federal and state regulations could push prices up.

Environmental activists say the concern over demolishing a shuttered East Alton coal plant is only the beginning. They say there are few state or federal rules and more coal plants will go offline as demand continues to drop.

Colorado Coal Plants Won't Close Early by KHOL

State Rep. Dave Nehring is a Republican from District 8, an area which covers what might fairly be described as the heart of North Dakota's coal industry. This gives Nehring an interesting perspective on the recent energy shortages that are turning off lights here in North Dakota and across the nation. "We can't afford to shut down any more coal plants," Nehring said on this episode of Plain Talk. Coal Creek Station, the largest coal-fired power plant in North Dakota, is located in Nehring's district. Its owner, Great River Energy, announced its shutdown last year, responding to political pressure against so-called "black electrons" and a marketplace that has been manipulated by green energy policies. Nehring sees the planned close of not just Coal Creek but coal-fired power plants across the nation as folly. "We're on an unsustainable path to grid unreliability," he said. What can be done about it? At the very least, "we need to keep the status quo," he said.

Lawmakers want to study a way to reduce costs for utility customers when coal plants retire early.

Colorado regulators proposed early closures for three coal-fired power plants to improve air quality and fight Climate Change. Then, they “pulled a 180” on the decision a month later. KVNF’s Jodi Peterson has more on the proposal and why it was abandoned.

Winter storm warnings and advisories are posted for all of Siouxland. Moderate to heavy snow could continue into tonight according to the National Weather Service. Accumulations of 3 to 7 inches of snow expected, with higher amounts possible along with some drifting snow. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Illinois. By Tuesday morning, snow was so heavy in western Nebraska that Interstates 80 and 76 were closed in both directions after several accidents. Authorities in Omaha, Nebraska, and in the Kansas City area also reported several accidents blamed on slippery roads. Travel is not advised in central Iowa according to an official with the Iowa State Patrol. He told KCCI-TV in Des Moines road conditions have deteriorated very rapidly across the state contributed to several crashes across the state. The Iowa Department of Transportation reported slick roads over more than half of the state

When a coal plant shuts down, the loss of jobs and tax revenue can be devastating for the towns that host them. The state is grappling with how to help workers and local governments in Indiana with that transition.

This year, coal usage has dropped in the US, and renewables now generate more electricity. To some experts, the financial crisis is a clean energy opportunity.

As Western Coal Plants Close, What Happens To Their Water? by KHOL Jackson

While many Republicans have been in denial about the realities of climate science – notably the denier-in-chief, President Trump, who falsely labels climate change a “hoax” – Baltimore County State Senator Chris West is what you might call a fact-based Republican. West, a 69-year-old resident of West Towson, is an attorney and former President of the Bar Association of Baltimore City. He is co-sponsoring a bill, introduced on Friday in the Maryland senate, that would dramatically reduce greenhouse gas pollution from the state by requiring a gradual shutdown of the state's six remaining coal-fired power plants between 2023 and 2030. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy analyst Joe Daniel explains why seasonal shutdowns can save utilities, and customers, money.

On this week’s episode of Under the Dome, The State Journal-Register’s Doug Finke and Bernard Schoenburg break down the Madigan report about sexual harassment complaints connected to the speaker; the controversy around photos from a fundraising event for Illinois State Sen. Martin Sandoval; Vistra Energy closing coal burning power plants in Canton, Havana, Hennepin and Coffeen; and Gov. Pritzker signs legislation raising the minimum salary for teachers in Illinois to $40,000.

The battle between Old Mutual’s sacked CEO Peter Moyo and the life assurer’s chairman, Trevor Manuel, has intensified, with Moyo claiming that he was fired in a tit-for-tat type move after raising a red flag about Manuel’s conflicts of interest. South Africa's rand started the week stronger after the United States and China agreed to restart their troubled trade talks, lifting the mood across emerging markets. The improvement in the relationship between China and the US also helped lift Wall Street's main indexes, with the S&P 500 hitting an all-time high. The South African economy has been shrinking, but rand hedge stocks have been powering up returns from JSE shares, says Bloomberg. President Cyril Ramaphosa is considering whether to back a proposal to improve troubled Eskom’s debt terms by closing polluting coal plants early to make way for renewable energy, reports Bloomberg.

President Trump has seemingly made it a personal mission to rescind as many Obama-era policies as possible. Since his administration began, his skepticism about climate science has seen him roll back any number of environmental protections, which he sees as a hindrance to economic growth. Today, we discuss his retooling of carbon emission standards, paving a path to an extended timeline for coal-based energy. Plus the wet, cold, foggy weather has Chicagoans wondering if we’ll ever see summer. Meteorologist Jon Davis explains just what the heck is going on.

Isaac Orr from the Center of the American Experiment joins Jon to discuss Excel closing coal plants and the budget deal. Later, Jon and Sam also discuss a movement to lower speed limits in urban areas.

Coalswarm is an anti-coal NGO that is using satellite technology to keep track of coal generators across the world. We interview found and director Ted Nace, also the author of Gangs of America.

Recently released data from Duke Energy is raising new concerns about contaminated water at the Asheville coal plant and others around the state. BPR's Jeremy Loeb reports groundwater at the Asheville plant had levels of radioactivity 38 times the federal safety standard.

Recently released data from Duke Energy is raising new concerns about contaminated water at the Asheville coal plant and others around the state. BPR's Jeremy Loeb reports groundwater at the Asheville plant had levels of radioactivity 38 times the federal safety standard.

Despite the fact that renewable energy is now more profitable than fossil fuels, the Canada Pension Plan continues to have investments to the tune of 12 billion dollars in new coal companies. John Bennett is with Friends of the Earth Canada and author of the report Canadian Coal Investment: Powering Past the Coal Alliance.

The NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice department aims to mobilize its members and communities to become engaged in the work of fighting against environmental injustices that are plaguing our country, especially disenfranchised communities specifically communities of color and low-income individuals. Youll hear from the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice team speaking about Environmental and Climate Justice impacts that are affecting Midwest, Plain, Southeast, Southwest, and Pacific Regions of the United States especially Coal Plants and Unsafe Water. We will also highlight Environmental Job opportunities, Youth engagement, and training. 8pm to 9pm After an hour of this information sharing we will discuss the impact on our communities in specific during the second hour from 9 pm to 10 pm.

European Commission proposals for a 550g CO2/kWh emissions limit on power plants in capacity mechanisms would effectively ban coal plants, if approved. But the impact on northwest Europe's largest electricity markets would likely be small, as coal plant capacity there is already in steady decline....

A discussion of upcoming electric capacity shortfalls in Michigan with representatives from Northern Michigan electric utilities and the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce.

with Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen

with Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen

Earthjustice sues the EPA to force federal regulations on coal ash. Earthjustice attorney Lisa Evans comments.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases a report on black carbon, a component of soot that fuels climate change. Earthjustice attorney Erika Rosenthal comments.

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed new standards that will limit industrial carbon pollution from new coal-fired power plants. Earthjustice Senior Legislative Representative Sarah Saylor comments.

Join us as we talk to Jennette Gayer of Environment Georgia as she shares with about her work to protect Georgia, our air, land and water.

--{ Milner's Vision of Interdependent Prison: Royal Institute of International Affairs, Oak Leaves Around World, Tinsel for Tares: "Corruption's in Control of All Human Vices Top Corruptors Start, Manage Each Crisis, By Forming Their Private Associations Which Run Government Policy, Negotiations, They Laid Their Plans Long, Long Ago, Working Through Generations to "Make it So", Recruiting Leaders from "The Better Schools" "Into the Light" to Rule Over Fools, Spreading Their Clubs into Foreign Parts, Teaching Leaders All the Black Arts, Bringing All Academia into the Fold, So Need for Depopulation can Be Sold By Slanted Teachings, Mantric-Dictums To Self-Loathing Post-Industrial Victims, Art of Guiding the Masses, So Easily Led, Works Every Time with Promise of Bread" © Alan Watt }-- World of Interdependence--Enemy is Independence and Individualism - Wall Street Protests, Hundreds of Organizations, Guidance of the Masses - Global Economic Amalgamation and Governance - Corrupt System of Money, Usury and Compound Interest - Nationalized Healthcare - Changing "Capitalism" - Asking Gov. for a Job - CFR/RIIA Set up for World Government, Resource Takeover - World Meetings of G8/G20 etc. (Private Clubs) - Millions in Free Carbon Credits given to Corporations and Coal Plants in India and China - Con of Rising Sea Levels, Melting Glaciers - Eugenics, Elimination of the "Useless Eaters" - Money Based on Faith, Public Belief - NGOs Promoting Austerity and Communitarianism. (See http://www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com for article links.) *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Oct. 6, 2011 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)