Air Quality
EPA Tightens Soot Standard; Estimates Cleaner Air Will Save Billions in Health Costs
EPA has tightened the standard for fine particle pollution by 20 percent more than the current standard, which was set in 1997. This will save billions of dollars in health care costs, and could provide major benefits to Kentuckians were burning coal is the dominant source of electricity generation.
Data Shows Gas is Catching Up to Coal, Even in the Southeast
Coal's share of the nation's electricity generation has been slipping over the past few years; in July, preliminary data suggested for the first time, natural gas and coal both provided the same amount (32 percent) of the U.S.'s electricity.
Make your voice heard at I Love Mountains Day: Special youth essay contest!
Make your voice heard at I Love Mountains Day
Special youth essay contest!
We know that young Kentuckians care deeply about our mountains and mountain communities. This year, we want to make sure their voices are heard loud and clear at Kentuckians For The Commonwealth’s I Love Mountains Day at the state capitol.
Kentuckians Step In When Coal Companies Falsify Water Reports
KFTC's litigation case against Frasure Creek and ICG mining companies is highlighted in Equal Voices News. Equal Voices News is published by
GAO: Expect significant changes for coal electricity
A new report out November 28 from the Government Accountability Office says coal will remain a key fuel source into the future, but its share of generation is going to continue declining. The report adds to the fairly common notion that less coal will be burned for domestic electricity production
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