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Australia anticipates a nearly sevenfold increase in data-center electricity consumption over the next decade, underscoring the urgent need for investment in generation and storage as aging coal plants are retired.
A study by the Financial Times reveals that 60 data centers currently under construction in the United States, primarily by major tech companies, are projected to produce emissions equivalent to 27 coal-fired power plants.
The president of Nomisma Energia, Davide Tabarelli, has warned of a very serious situation, anticipating a difficult winter. He expressed concerns that Italy might need to reopen two coal-fired power plants in Brindisi and Civitavecchia.
A new report by Bankwatch indicates that coal-fired power plants in Serbia emitted more than five times the permitted amount of sulphur dioxide last year.
President Trump is facing significant opposition from Congress, including some Republicans, over his war powers regarding Iran and a proposed compensation fund, with the House voting to end the war with Iran and the Senate preparing to vote on barring him from creating the fund.
A report indicates that the Trump administration's directive to keep aging coal plants operational has incurred costs amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars over the past year.
Airlines worldwide are facing significant disruptions and increased costs due to an international jet fuel crisis, leading to flight cancellations and additional charges. The crisis, partly triggered by the Iran war and rising oil prices, has prompted concerns about fuel supply shortages and broader inflationary pressures.
Former President Trump is reportedly shifting the fortunes of the coal industry by utilizing executive orders and taxpayer money to ensure the continued operation of coal-fired power plants.
India is reportedly weighing a new regulation aimed at maximizing electricity output from power plants that rely on imported coal.
India saw 23 GW of renewable energy curtailed between May and November, primarily due to operational limitations imposed by coal-fired power plants, highlighting challenges in integrating green energy into the grid.
Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins AP News
US EPA plans to loosen mercury rules for coal plants this week, NYT reports Reuters
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliot Tanjung, announced the country's plan to phase out coal-fired power plants. This initiative aims to ensure long-term industrial stability and support the nation's energy transition goals.
An analysis by the Financial Times indicates that the 60 largest planned data centers could collectively emit carbon equivalent to 27 coal plants or 24 million cars annually, raising significant environmental concerns.
The Trump administration's order to keep coal plants in operation has extended their lifespan and is costing taxpayers in one state $117 million, with hundreds of millions in federal funding propping up the industry.
The Visayas grid in the Philippines remains under a “yellow alert” status due to high demand forecasts and the unavailability of large coal plants.
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) issued a yellow alert for the Visayas grid due to increased electricity demand and the simultaneous outages of three large coal plants, indicating thin power reserves.
Consumers Energy reported increased sales driven by industrial loads, even as the costs associated with emergency orders for its coal plants continued to rise.
Coal-fired power plants in the Western Balkans are slated for closure due to age, dwindling coal reserves, and EU climate pressure, opening opportunities for foreign investment in the region's energy sector.
The ongoing Middle East conflict has severely impacted India's private sector and supply chains, prompting the Centre to form seven empowered groups to address the fallout and order coal plants to full capacity for summer energy security.
EPA found only 27 of 219 plants needed upgrades; 71 later got exemptions as Donald Trump scrapped mercury limits Almost all coal-fired power plants in the US had the ability to comply with rules limiting their emission of dangerous pollutants such as mercury that can cause brain damage in children. Despite this, Donald Trump’s administration decided to demolish the standards anyway. Last week, the Trump administration said it is loosening restrictions on air toxins from mercury, lead and othe...
The Trump administration has mandated that several coal plants, including two in Colorado, continue operations past their scheduled retirement dates, as part of a broader strategy to bolster the coal industry, despite pushback from utilities.
The Environmental Protection Agency has weakened limits on mercury emissions from coal plants, a move that appears to contradict efforts by environmental campaigners.
Deregulation drive comes with risks for public health as well as the planet’s
Dutch coal plants are operating at their highest capacity in years, producing a significant amount of electricity, much of which is being exported. This surge in production is partly driven by demand from Belgium.
Germany may continue to operate some coal plants as it delays a report on its lignite exit, fueling expectations of longer plant operations.
The United States and Iran concluded a round of indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, with Qatari mediators reporting positive progress despite an inconclusive end. Discussions centered on the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran asserting its right to control the strategic waterway, and further negotiations are expected after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Trump administration has announced an allocation of $850 million to modernize US coal capacity and facilitate the construction of two new coal plants, as part of efforts to revive the flagging fuel industry.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly moving to weaken a Biden-era regulation that requires coal plants to reduce the release of toxic metals like arsenic and mercury into waterways.
Environmental groups and church leaders in Quezon province have expressed concern over the Department of Energy's (DOE) openness to lift its moratorium on building new coal-fired power plants amidst the ongoing oil crisis.
The Scientific Climate Council (WKR) in the Netherlands has advised against extending the operation of coal-fired power plants. The council stated that such a decision, potentially made due to the war in Iran, would be “very unwise” and “very worrying.”
The U.S. Department of Energy has informed a court that its secretary has broad authority under the Federal Power Act to declare emergencies requiring coal plants to remain operational, even if those emergencies are not imminent.
Green group files complaint against OCBC to SGX over alleged disclosure gaps on coal plants The Straits Times
The Trump administration plans to weaken rules limiting hazardous mercury from coal plants, drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about health costs.
A report details how coal-fired power plants are a significant source of mercury contamination, posing risks to human health and the environment.