FFF Carbon Middelburg Coal Conference 17 October 2024
The Death of Environmentalism at 20
Twenty years ago, Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus “dropped” (in Ted’s words) an essay at the annual meeting of the Environmental Grantmakers Association titled, The Death of Environmentalism (DoE). The DoE prompted a vigorous debate about environmentalism in the United States that continues today. Here is how the New York Times characterized the reaction to the essay in 2005: The […]
SA’s RBCT coal exports rise in March
By Reuters April 6, 20112:20 PM GMT Summary March exports rise m/m but fall slightly vs March last year SA targets 65Mt in 2011; industry says unlikely JOHANNESBURG, April 6 (Reuters) – South Africa’s coal exports rose to 5.36Mt in March from 4.57Mt the previous month, RBCT data showed on Wednesday. The figure compares with 5.66Mt […]
Civil society coalition emphasises need for accountability, transparency, equity to achieve a ‘fair’ just transition
A coalition of civil society organisations from Indonesia, Senegal, South Africa and Vietnam on June 10 launched their ‘Principles for a Fair Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)’, which emphasises the integral need for accountability, transparency and equity in climate finance. International renewable energy advocacy organisation 350.org said the guiding principles were identified with the input of Global South communities. “Finance […]
Eskom considers delaying coal plant closures
Alleged coal thief apprehended at Arnot Power Station
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 A truck driver has been arrested on allegations of stealing coal at the Arnot Power Station in Mpumalanga. This after a coal loaded truck was spotted by the Eskom Group Security Investigation’s tactical team entering a coal yard in Middelburg. The coal was due to be delivered to the power station. […]
India election 2024: Coal demand to surge if Modi wins
Another five years with Narendra Modi at the helm will see India’s coal demand surge, but how much of that will translate to imports is unclear as the prime minister pushes for greater self-reliance. After more than a month of voting, Indians eagerly await the outcome of the world’s biggest election, expected to be announced […]
EPA’s Clean Power Plan Rule Prioritizes Net-Zero Over Grid Reliability
Coal and natural gas plants provide 60% of the US’ affordable, reliable, and baseload power. In a time of increased electricity demand, America needs to double down on harnessing these sources—not abandon them. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s recently finalized Clean Power Plan 2.0 (CPP) rule, however, takes the country in the wrong direction. Under this regulation, one that is […]
AS ELECTRICITY DEMANDS SOARS, BLM SAYS NO NEW FEDERAL COAL LEASING
On May 16, the Biden administration announced it would not be issuing any new coal leases in the Powder River Basin, the beating heart of federal coal production. It was a decision that doubles down on the administration’s effort to leave the nation woefully unprepared for surging power demand. Riding on the coattails of the […]