Port of St. Helens commissioners have approved agreements with two companies that want to export coal, adding to the scramble to ship coal to Asia through Northwest ports. Read more.
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.
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 …
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.
Coal Export Threatens the Northwest
Compelling three-minute video highlights plans to export dirty U.S. coal to Asia. Local voices from Longview, Bellingham, Hood River, and Portland share how coal trains and terminals will harm their communities. The video captures the filth of coal and the shine of those who know we can do better. Columbia Riverkeeper teamed with Balance Media to produce the video. Photo …
Controversy over Longview coal terminal
A company that wants to build a coal terminal in Longview, Wash., says it will re-apply for a permit In the next few months. But opponents say the company has already proven itself untrustworthy. Photo credit: www.king5.com/story/tech/science/environment/2014/07/31/12972674
Guest Editorial: Exporting Montana coal doesn’t fuel prosperity, March 17, 2011
America is moving away from coal. As we have started using energy more efficiently (such as with compact fluorescent light bulbs and more building insulation) and to use cleaner sources of energy (such as wind power), our demand for coal has started to decline. Read the full story here. By ED GULICK, Chair of the Billings-based Northern Plains Resource Council. …
Coal quandary as state plans to send dirty fuel overseas
Just as Washington is weaning itself off coal, two companies are pushing to make the state a leading exporter of the fossil fuel. That possibility has sparked a fierce debate: If coal is so dirty that Washington won’t use it, should the state really serve as a conduit for shipping it overseas? Read the full story.
