The 64-year-old Michigan power plant was set to retire. Then the Trump administration intervened in a way that overstepped its authority, a court ruled.
Category: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Court Strikes Down Trump Order to Keep an Aging Coal-Burning Plant Running
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A.I. Data Center Pollution Poses Health Threat, Former E.P.A. Officials Warn
The New York Times – Business:Air pollution from gas-fired power plants to run data centers is expected to add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028, the group warns.
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The Iran War Is Pushing Global Coal Use to Record Highs
The New York Times – On the Runway:Five years after virtually every world leader agreed to “phase down” the burning of coal for climate reasons, the fuel is more widely used than ever.
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August Ties for Hottest Month on Record
The New York Times – On the Runway:Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.
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In Nepal and Tibet, Pollution on Glaciers Could Fuel More Flood Disasters
The New York Times – On the Runway:Darkened by soot from vehicles and factories, the region’s glaciers are absorbing more heat and melting at dangerous rates.
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E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
The New York Times – Business:Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.
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Can Some Very Tiny Particles Cool the Planet? One Tech Company Says Yes.
The New York Times – Business:Stardust Solutions says its tiny spheres can reflect the sun’s rays without harming people or the environment. Critics say private companies have no business altering Earth’s atmosphere.
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A Start-Up Aiming to Make Geothermal Energy Mainstream Goes Public
The New York Times – Business:Fervo Energy, which uses drilling techniques from the oil and gas industry to produce power from the earth’s heat, raised $1.9 billion in an initial public offering.
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Bessent Questions the Cause of Climate Change and Its Economic Toll
The New York Times – Business:The Treasury secretary said it is “difficult to deconstruct” the reasons for global warming, which he described as a belief of the “elite.”