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Ohio town bought and bulldozed by coal plant remains a desolate ghost town

Ohio town bought and bulldozed by coal plant remains a desolate ghost town

Cheshire, Ohio, was wiped off the map in 2002 after a coal plant bought the entire town to relocate residents amid toxic pollution, and today, its empty streets remain overshadowed by the looming plant.

Oliver Milman reports for The Guardian.

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China reduces coal plant approvals after a recent surge

China reduces coal plant approvals after a recent surge

China significantly reduced approvals for new coal-fired power plants in the first half of 2024 following a surge in previous years that raised concerns about its climate commitments.

Ken Moritsugu reports for The Associated Press.

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Wyoming hesitates to embrace solar energy despite its potential

Wyoming hesitates to embrace solar energy despite its potential

Wyoming has the ideal conditions for solar energy, yet its development lags behind due to political and economic ties to fossil fuels.

Jake Bolster reports for Inside Climate News.

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US wind and solar could surpass coal for the first time in 2024

US wind and solar could surpass coal for the first time in 2024

Wind and solar power generation exceeded coal in the first seven months of 2024, positioning renewables to potentially outpace coal for the entire year.

Benjamin Storrow reports for E&E News.

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China's renewable energy surge could signal peak in emissions

China's renewable energy surge could signal peak in emissions

China’s massive expansion of renewable energy in 2024, equivalent to the UK’s entire electricity output, might indicate that the country’s greenhouse gas emissions have peaked.

Fiona Harvey reports for The Guardian.

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India turns to coal amid rising electricity demand

India turns to coal amid rising electricity demand

India is increasing its coal usage to meet soaring electricity demands, despite its efforts to expand renewable energy.

Sibi Arasu reports for The Associated Press.

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JD Vance's involvement weakens environmental regulations on steel emissions

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance played a significant role in weakening federal rules aimed at protecting steelworkers and nearby communities from harmful emissions, according to documents reviewed by The Lever.

Grey Moran reports for The Lever.

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