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China's 2024 Coal-Plant Boom Challenges Clean-Energy Goals
Conventional Fuels China's 2024 Coal-Plant Boom Challenges Clean-Energy Goals

In 2024, China embarked on a significant expansion of coal-power plant construction, marking the highest level of such activity in the past decade. This development, detailed in a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and Global Energy Monitor (GEM), underscores a

Can Indonesia Successfully Phase Out Coal by 2040?
Renewable Energy Can Indonesia Successfully Phase Out Coal by 2040?

Indonesia's plan to phase out coal by 2040 presents significant challenges and opportunities for the country's energy sector. President Prabowo Subianto has set a bold target to eliminate coal, a particularly ambitious goal for a nation where 62% of electricity is generated from coal. As

Can Xcel Energy’s Move from Coal to Natural Gas Set a New Standard?
Conventional Fuels Can Xcel Energy’s Move from Coal to Natural Gas Set a New Standard?

The successful conversion of Xcel Energy's Harrington Station in Texas from coal to natural gas represents a significant shift in the energy industry. Originally designed to burn both fuels, the plant, which first operated in 1976, is transitioning fully to natural gas to meet federal clean

Georgia Power's Controversial Long-Term Plan Spurs Heated Debate
Conventional Fuels Georgia Power's Controversial Long-Term Plan Spurs Heated Debate

Georgia Power's recent announcement of their long-term energy plan has sparked significant controversy, raising concerns from both consumer advocates and environmentalists. This comprehensive energy strategy includes major investments in fossil fuels, transmission lines, and other energy

Can Gas Turbines Lead the US to a Greener Energy Future?
Conventional Fuels Can Gas Turbines Lead the US to a Greener Energy Future?

The United States is undergoing a significant energy transition, moving away from coal power toward a more diversified and environmentally-friendly energy mix. Central to this transition is the role of gas turbines, which have evolved over more than two centuries to become a vital component of

Is Notre Dame's Coal Investment Contradicting Its Green Commitments?
Conventional Fuels Is Notre Dame's Coal Investment Contradicting Its Green Commitments?

In 2015, Pope Francis issued a powerful call to action on climate change, urging both Catholics and non-Catholics to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, particularly coal. This directive was encapsulated in the encyclical "Laudato Si," which highlighted the profound impact of environmental

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