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![Men in Kabul's Deh Sabz district work on the back of a coal truck.]()
Men in Kabul's Deh Sabz district work on the back of a coal truck.
How Mining Fuels Conflict Across the Globe
From rubies in Mozambique to sand in the South China Sea.
![Workers move batches of copper sheets, which are stored in a warehouse to be loaded on trucks, in Mufulira, Zambia, on July 6, 2016.]()
Workers move batches of copper sheets, which are stored in a warehouse to be loaded on trucks, in Mufulira, Zambia, on July 6, 2016.
Zambia Takes Anglo American to Court
A landmark class-action lawsuit in South Africa could set a precedent for holding multinational corporations responsible for environmental damages.
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Afghan miners work.
‘The Taliban Have Picked Up the Resource Curse’
The Taliban are strip-mining their mineral wealth to fund factional power grabs.
![Men in Kabul's Deh Sabz district work on the back of a coal truck.]()
Men in Kabul's Deh Sabz district work on the back of a coal truck.
Taliban Wage War Over Coal in Northern Afghanistan
The battle for cash pits the Kabul extremists against Hazara locals.
![Woman working in Indian coal mine]()
Woman working in Indian coal mine
Why India Can’t Wean Itself Off Coal
Those who see India as a climate boogeyman are holding it to a standard they would never apply to themselves.
![Employees work on a high-voltage transmission tower in China.]()
Employees work on a high-voltage transmission tower in China.
The Real Reasons Behind China’s Energy Crisis
Cheap pricing and too much coal are leaving Chinese in the dark.
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Surprise! India Is Leaping Ahead in Clean Energy
Long considered climate policy’s problem case, India is exceeding targets and breaking records thanks to fast-advancing technology.
![Steam rises from the chimneys of a coal-fired power plant in Roggendorf, Germany, on Nov. 8, 2019.]()
Steam rises from the chimneys of a coal-fired power plant in Roggendorf, Germany, on Nov. 8, 2019.
Yes, We Can Get Rid of the World’s Dirtiest Fuel
Signs of coal’s demise are everywhere, but the world needs a better plan to phase out thousands of coal power plants still in use.
![A crane lifts miners out of the shaft of a coal mine as workers break for lunch near the village of Latyrke near Lad Rymbai, in the district of East Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya, India, on April 13, 2011.]()
A crane lifts miners out of the shaft of a coal mine as workers break for lunch near the village of Latyrke near Lad Rymbai, in the district of East Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya, India, on April 13, 2011.
Return to the Rat Hole
Coal mining has been reopened in the Indian state of Meghalaya, but it isn’t clear that government protections will improve life for workers or help the environment.
![A fishbone lies on a dry part of the bed of the River Loire in western France on July 24, 2019, as drought conditions prevail over much of western Europe.]()
A fishbone lies on a dry part of the bed of the River Loire in western France on July 24, 2019, as drought conditions prevail over much of western Europe.
5 Charts That Help Explain the State of the Environment in 2019
The world is not doing nearly enough to fight climate change, but politicians are finally starting to pay attention.
![A smokestack from a coal fired power plant is seen near the site of a large floating solar farm project under construction on June 16, 2017 in Huainan, Anhui province, China.]()
A smokestack from a coal fired power plant is seen near the site of a large floating solar farm project under construction on June 16, 2017 in Huainan, Anhui province, China.
Coal-Fired Power Is Declining Thanks to a Slowdown in India and China
2019 could end with a deceleration in overall carbon emissions.
![Local students hold a sign that reads “Save Lamu Women's Movement” in Swahili at a poetry competition in Lamu Town to raise awareness about the effects of coal on the environment on Nov. 29, 2017.]()
Local students hold a sign that reads “Save Lamu Women's Movement” in Swahili at a poetry competition in Lamu Town to raise awareness about the effects of coal on the environment on Nov. 29, 2017.
When Coal Comes to Paradise
As China pushes clean energy policies at home, it is exporting its high-pollution coal industry to pristine places like Kenya’s Lamu Island—with Nairobi’s seal of approval. Local residents fear it will destroy the environment they depend on.
![Steam rises from the Neurath coal-fired power plant operated by German utility RWE, which stands near open-pit coal mines that feed it with coal, on Nov. 13, near Bergheim, Germany. (Lukas Schulze/Getty Images)]()
Steam rises from the Neurath coal-fired power plant operated by German utility RWE, which stands near open-pit coal mines that feed it with coal, on Nov. 13, near Bergheim, Germany. (Lukas Schulze/Getty Images)
Germany Is a Coal-Burning, Gas-Guzzling Climate Change Hypocrite
Angela Merkel hasn’t come close to earning her reputation for leadership on climate change.
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Even China-Backed Development Bank Won’t Touch Coal Projects
The World Bank rival says it will only fund environmentally-friendly projects.
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coal crop
While Trump Tries to Turn Back the Clock, Europe Swears Off Coal
There's a thick black cloud swirling over King Coal's future.
![WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 16: U.S. President Donald Trump signs H.J. Res. 38, disapproving the rule submitted by the US Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on February 16, 2017 in Washington, DC. The Department of Interior's Stream Protection Rule, which was signed during the final month of the Obama administration, "addresses the impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and the productivity of mining operation sites," according to the Congress.gov summary of the resolution. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)]()
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 16: U.S. President Donald Trump signs H.J. Res. 38, disapproving the rule submitted by the US Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on February 16, 2017 in Washington, DC. The Department of Interior's Stream Protection Rule, which was signed during the final month of the Obama administration, "addresses the impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and the productivity of mining operation sites," according to the Congress.gov summary of the resolution. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)
American Coal Can Fuel Friendship With China
How Trump's favorite fossil fuel can help make North Korea sanctions great again.
![Surrounded by miners from Rosebud Mining, US President Donald Trump (C) applauds after signing the Energy Independence Executive Order at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Headquarters in Washington, DC, March 28, 2017.
President Donald Trump claimed an end to the "war on coal" Tuesday, as he moved to roll back climate protections enacted by predecessor Barack Obama. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)]()
Surrounded by miners from Rosebud Mining, US President Donald Trump (C) applauds after signing the Energy Independence Executive Order at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Headquarters in Washington, DC, March 28, 2017.
President Donald Trump claimed an end to the "war on coal" Tuesday, as he moved to roll back climate protections enacted by predecessor Barack Obama. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
Is the Paris Climate Agreement Dead?
Trump’s new enviro-rollback seeks to undermine the landmark accord, but an America First energy plan might not mean pulling out entirely.
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King Coal Is Losing His Throne
Peabody Energy joins a growing list of coal miners who are going broke thanks to a perfect storm of cheap natural gas, the slowdown in China, and tougher environmental rules.
![Coal miners finish the final shift before closure at the Kellingley Colliery in Yorkshire, northern England, on December 18, 2015. The shutdown of the mine in Yorkshire in northern England closes a 200-year chapter of Britain's industrial history. AFP PHOTO / POOL / NIGEL RODDIS / AFP / POOL / NIGEL RODDIS (Photo credit should read NIGEL RODDIS/AFP/Getty Images)]()
Coal miners finish the final shift before closure at the Kellingley Colliery in Yorkshire, northern England, on December 18, 2015. The shutdown of the mine in Yorkshire in northern England closes a 200-year chapter of Britain's industrial history. AFP PHOTO / POOL / NIGEL RODDIS / AFP / POOL / NIGEL RODDIS (Photo credit should read NIGEL RODDIS/AFP/Getty Images)
The Final Lump of Coal in Britain’s Stocking
The closure of the last deep pit mine in the United Kingdom marks the end of an industry that built an empire.
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How Mining Fuels Conflict Across the Globe
From rubies in Mozambique to sand in the South China Sea.
Zambia Takes Anglo American to Court
A landmark class-action lawsuit in South Africa could set a precedent for holding multinational corporations responsible for environmental damages.
‘The Taliban Have Picked Up the Resource Curse’
The Taliban are strip-mining their mineral wealth to fund factional power grabs.
Taliban Wage War Over Coal in Northern Afghanistan
The battle for cash pits the Kabul extremists against Hazara locals.
Why India Can’t Wean Itself Off Coal
Those who see India as a climate boogeyman are holding it to a standard they would never apply to themselves.
The Real Reasons Behind China’s Energy Crisis
Cheap pricing and too much coal are leaving Chinese in the dark.
Surprise! India Is Leaping Ahead in Clean Energy
Long considered climate policy’s problem case, India is exceeding targets and breaking records thanks to fast-advancing technology.
Yes, We Can Get Rid of the World’s Dirtiest Fuel
Signs of coal’s demise are everywhere, but the world needs a better plan to phase out thousands of coal power plants still in use.
Return to the Rat Hole
Coal mining has been reopened in the Indian state of Meghalaya, but it isn’t clear that government protections will improve life for workers or help the environment.
5 Charts That Help Explain the State of the Environment in 2019
The world is not doing nearly enough to fight climate change, but politicians are finally starting to pay attention.
Coal-Fired Power Is Declining Thanks to a Slowdown in India and China
2019 could end with a deceleration in overall carbon emissions.
When Coal Comes to Paradise
As China pushes clean energy policies at home, it is exporting its high-pollution coal industry to pristine places like Kenya’s Lamu Island—with Nairobi’s seal of approval. Local residents fear it will destroy the environment they depend on.
Germany Is a Coal-Burning, Gas-Guzzling Climate Change Hypocrite
Angela Merkel hasn’t come close to earning her reputation for leadership on climate change.
Even China-Backed Development Bank Won’t Touch Coal Projects
The World Bank rival says it will only fund environmentally-friendly projects.
While Trump Tries to Turn Back the Clock, Europe Swears Off Coal
There's a thick black cloud swirling over King Coal's future.
American Coal Can Fuel Friendship With China
How Trump's favorite fossil fuel can help make North Korea sanctions great again.
Is the Paris Climate Agreement Dead?
Trump’s new enviro-rollback seeks to undermine the landmark accord, but an America First energy plan might not mean pulling out entirely.
King Coal Is Losing His Throne
Peabody Energy joins a growing list of coal miners who are going broke thanks to a perfect storm of cheap natural gas, the slowdown in China, and tougher environmental rules.
The Final Lump of Coal in Britain’s Stocking
The closure of the last deep pit mine in the United Kingdom marks the end of an industry that built an empire.
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