In the news today…
Energy:
- Oil Price.com and Baystreet.ca report the metals mining industry is at a crossroads. Key energy transition metals need trillions of U.S. dollars in investment if the world has any chance of advancing the transition to meet the Paris Agreement targets. At the same time, investors are backing out of carbon-intensive sectors, which metals mining undoubtedly is.
Coal:
- Michigan Advance reports a proposed settlement entered by Attorney General Dana Nessel and Consumers Energy would result in Michigan’s largest energy provider ending its use of coal 15 earlier than originally planned, Nessel’s office announced Wednesday.
- Argus reports US coal exports from Hampton Roads, Virginia, climbed by 23pc in March on the year amid strong international demand.
EPA:
- E&E News PM reports dozens of speakers at a virtual public meeting pressed EPA to expand the scope of regulations to cut the spread of ozone–spawning emissions that waft across state lines.