Photos from Seward, Alaska’s coal export facility reveal the dirty truth about coal dust. See the photos.
Recent Coal Export Trends: Quarter 3 2011
A look at the US EIA’s latest quarterly report of coal exports in Western Custom Districts. It looks like 2011 might be a coal export boom for the West, but even recent increases are virtually nothing compared to the proposals at Cherry Point. Read more and see the charts.
Four Pictures of International Coal
Consumption trends in Asia, and particularly China, are in the driver’s seat of world coal trends. It’s not surprising that Chinese coal markets and Chinese energy policy are the subject of much attention by coal companies and public interest advocates alike. Read more.
Two coal companies want to export coal through the Port of St. Helens
Two big coal-industry players are proposing to export Montana and Wyoming coal through the Port of St. Helens, putting Oregon squarely in the mix as a shipping point to meet growing Asian demand. Read more.
Coalition Appeals Dredging Permit for Coos Bay that Would Pave Way for Coal Export
A coalition of local residents, grassroots environmental and clean-energy groups appealed the dredging permit in part due to concerns about the harmful impacts on Coos Bay waterways that serve as salmon and oyster habitat that in turn support commercial and recreational fisheries. The permit authorizes the single largest dredging project in an estuary the state has ever approved. Oregonians are …
Why Railroads Care About Coal Exports
Here are three pictures that help explain why American railways seem to be supporting coal export proposals in Northwest. It’s because railways are very closely connected to the coal industry. Read more.
Rail yard neighbors concerned about coal dust
Lowell Chandler held up the palms of his hands so members of the Missoula City Council and the public could see the black smears from his home near the rail yard. Chandler had rubbed his hand on a railing before speaking Wednesday at a Public Safety and Health Committee meeting about the way train operations and the rail yard affect …
Less Coal in Our Stockings?
The U.S. EPA’s announcement of new standards for mercury, lead, arsenic and other air toxics from major coal and oil-fired power plants is, as David Roberts puts it, a really big deal. Coal plants are the world’s largest sources of mercury and other toxics; burning coal is the biggest source of global warming pollution. Coal-fired power is flat-lining in the …
Guest Opinion: Are coal-carrying trains a sign of progress?
Washington has a long and proud history of economic innovation. Our state is known for technological advances that change the world. As members of Washington’s business community, we know how valuable are our region’s high quality of life, healthy business environment and stellar reputation as a technology driver to growing existing businesses and attracting new businesses to the region. And …
Basic Facts on Coal Exports
Sightline Institute looks at the basic facts of global coal exports, including top exporters, top imports, and where the US fits in. Access the quick facts here.
