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U.S. Production of All Types of Coal Has Declined over the Past Two Decades

U.S. Production of All Types of Coal Has Declined over the Past Two Decades
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In 2023, the United States produced 578 million short tons (MMst) of coal, or less than half of the amount produced in 2008 when U.S. coal production peaked, according to our most recent Annual Coal Report. The production decline is spread almost evenly across each type of coal and continued in 2024. … [continued]

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“Renewable Diesel” Sold by Oil Majors Most Likely Contains Fraudulent Palm Oil — Study

U.S. Production of All Types of Coal Has Declined over the Past Two Decades
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Study shows major irregularities in the reported consumption of palm residues used in renewable diesel (HVO) being sold by oil majors A key ingredient for the ‘renewable diesel’ sold in Europe is likely fraudulent, a new T&E study shows. Nearly twice as much palm oil mill effluent (POME), a residue of palm … [continued]

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Setting Recycled-Content Targets for Steel Under the ELV Regulation

U.S. Production of All Types of Coal Has Declined over the Past Two Decades
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A new study examines the contribution of scrap steel towards a more resilient European economy and circular automotive industry. In 2023, the European Commission released a proposal for a new End of Life Vehicle Regulation (ELVR). The proposal builds on and aims at replacing two existing Directives: Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles … [continued]

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Why International Shipping Needs a Global Carbon Levy AND a Global Fuel Standard

U.S. Production of All Types of Coal Has Declined over the Past Two Decades
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Constance Dijkstra explains what needs to happen at the ongoing IMO negotiations MEPC83 is almost here. This isn’t the final chance to clean up the shipping industry in time for 2050, but if this were a football game we would already be in the 118th minute of extra time, looking … [continued]

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Automakers Delay US Plans As They Dance With The Trump Administration & Consider Their Global Footprint

U.S. Production of All Types of Coal Has Declined over the Past Two Decades
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At first, it seemed like it was little more than another automaker press event. General Motors announced yesterday that it has expanded its global footprint with the official opening of a new advanced design studio in Royal Leamington Spa, about 20 miles from Birmingham, England. The Big 3 company revealed … [continued]

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