In the news today…
Coal:
- The Times West Virginian reports coal mines may be prime spreading grounds for COVID-19.
- The Livingston Enterprise carries an op-ed in which the author argues coal in Wyoming can’t be saved, no matter what good contributions it has made in the past; experts say it may also slow investment in energy efficiency and clean energy projects.
- Argus and E&E Energywire report efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and the US economic slowdown will further reduce US coal consumption and production this year, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted.
- E&E Climatewire reports coal may not survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Mining:
- The Washington Post reports the law states mining companies must disclose payments to the government, but the law is not enforced.
- Mining.com reports three Freeport employees in New Mexico have tested positive for COVID-19.