Dozens of Ponds Storing Toxic Coal Waste Are Located in Flood Zones
As the Trump administration attempts to roll back regulations on coal ash ponds, a new report highlights the dangers posed by storing toxic waste next to rivers.
Power Plants
America's Power Plant Problem
More than 200 out of the 523 coal-fired power plants that were in operation five years ago are now closed or slated for closure. What should we do with them?
How to Pick a Climate Change Goal
Like any science, the science of climate change is subject to uncertainties. A new proposed index offers policymakers a steadier number to pin their policies to.
Water-Pollution Rules for Power Plants Need an Update, Too
By air or water, pollution from power plants is a problem no matter which exit it takes.
Does Coal Have a Future in the United States?
The U.S. coal industry is in unprecedented decline.