US coal-fired generators ‘frightened’ by low natural gas prices: Barclays

“Low US natural gas prices “frighten” coal-fired generators more than new Environmental Protection Agency regulations, because they “could hasten more coal plant retirements than environmental rules alone,” Barclays Capital analysts said Friday.” Continue reading US coal-fired generators ‘frightened’ by low natural gas prices: Barclays

House moves against Obama anti-coal mining efforts

“The legislation’s primary target is the Office of Surface Mining’s forthcoming stream protection rule, which the industry worries will kill thousands of coal mining jobs.” Continue reading House moves against Obama anti-coal mining efforts

Claim: Arctic sea ice decline drives snowy winters seen in recent years

“A new study led by the Georgia Institute of Technology provides further evidence of a relationship between melting ice in the Arctic regions and widespread cold outbreaks in the Northern Hemisphere.” Continue reading Claim: Arctic sea ice decline drives snowy winters seen in recent years