In the news today…
Emissions:
- Utility Dive reports that the U.S. power sector carbon emissions are expected to drop 7.5% this year due to the economic halt from COVID-19.
- Greentech Media reports that an international energy consultancy forecasts that new nuclear plants or carbon capture could be necessary for full decarbonization.
EPA:
- The New York Times reports the Trump administration will not tighten a regulation on industrial soot emissions that came up for review ahead of the coronavirus pandemic.
Energy Efficiency:
- The Hill reports that thirteen states and several environmental groups sue the Trump administration over its rollback of appliance efficiency standards.
Coal:
- Local DVM reports the U.S. Department of Labor announced $2,429,090 in additional National Dislocated Worker Grant funding will go toward helping laid-off coal miners in West Virginia, according to a news release for U.S. Senator Joe Manchin.
- Argus and the Delaware County Daily Times report CONSOL has provided an update for operations of its Pennsylvania mines.
Minerals:
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports iron mining facilities are idled in Minnesota due to the pandemic economic slowdown.