EPA: Greenhouse Gases Threaten Public Health and the Environment

According to the Press Release, “WASHINGTON – After a thorough examination of the scientific evidence and careful consideration of public comments, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that greenhouse gases (GHGs) threaten the public health and welfare of the American people. EPA also finds that GHG emissions from on-road vehicles contribute to that [...]

Coal producer Massey: mine permitting hurts growth

According to Reuters, “The demand for coal to generate power and make steel is growing, but environmental bureaucracy is making it more difficult to mine the fuel, the head of Massey Energy said on Wednesday. “Our government is at least temporarily impeding the attainment of coal’s full value … and frustrating domestic opportunities for production [...]