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Coal ash – the byproduct of two centuries of burning coal to generate power – continues to roil the U.S. energy sector. Troutman Pepper’s Brian Harms and Brooks Smith discuss the dilemmas facing utilities and other #energy sector companies in managing the #environmental, regulatory, and financial risks presented by #coal ash as the U.S. transitions to clean energy sources Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eQqB7RnF

🔥 Coal, you had a good run, but it looks like your influence on energy generation is fading faster than my ex's interest in my dad jokes. According to a report, coal-fired power plants in the US are shutting down faster than expected. Looks like the future is coal-less and, dare I say it, pretty darn clean! 💌 Subscribe to get fresh news every day: https://0xcafe.news

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: 𝐔𝐊 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝟕 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 The UK has closed the chapter on its 142-year history of coal-fired power, marking a symbolic and pivotal moment in the global shift towards cleaner energy. https://lnkd.in/dnBy-4hr

Compared to coal, natural gas emits half the carbon, making it one of the cleanest energy options available today. Learn how Canada can help improve global energy security, while reducing emissions: https://lnkd.in/gucSTGGe #FuellingCanada

🔍 What does the UK’s last coal power plant closure mean for Southeast Asia? 🌏 Coal, which once fuelled the UK’s Industrial Revolution and powered its economic growth, is no longer essential in today’s energy mix. This wasn’t only an environmental choice but a strategic economic decision. 🏙️ 💷 💰 While the regions’ economic and energy challenges are distinct, the UK fully phasing out coal power generation sends a strong message. Transitioning away from coal is not just an ambition but a realistic policy objective. Thanks David Fogarty for sharing your perspectives and the views of the Energy Shift Institute Christina Ng and other experts in the region. https://lnkd.in/g2iKPMvB

In north America natural gas is the logical replacement for coal. However if you consider new natural gas tech like NET Power which delivers nearly 0 emission electricity and 8RH2 which delivers 0 emission hydrogen/ammonia from natural gas. This makes it logical for countries like the US/CDN to both use baseload reliable natural gas domestically and for export in support of global CO2 emission reduction using inexpensive natural gas.

UK's coal phaseout: From Industrial Revolution pioneer to clean energy leader. Renewables now dominate as coal fades into history. This swift transition offers valuable lessons for global #ClimateAction. Discover the full story: https://lnkd.in/eQU_CRqs via Carbon Brief  #ClimateChange #MondayMotivation

The western countries in yellow are all focused on reducing coal, natural gas, and oil as part of the "green" agenda of Build Back Better. All the countries in grey...many of the BRICS and BRICS+ countries are still very much focused on continuing to use coal, natural gas, and oil with use of those reliable sources increasing.

Coal Power Needed

The energy ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies vowed this week to end #coal use in power generation within around a decade, marking a further high-profile pledge to accelerate the #energytransition away from #fossilfuels. Below is a breakdown of how this decision may impact global coal markets and power sector #emissions: https://lnkd.in/g6jtpw4s