EPA Plans Wave of Coal Plant Shutdowns

Source: Daily Mail (8/23/11)

"Tensions are rising between environmental, industry groups and Republican members of the House, who say the regulations will result in higher electric bills, more blackouts and fewer jobs."

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to shut down a number of coal-fired power plants in a controversial bid to curb pollution in the U.S. The shutdowns are part of a new effort to regulate Mercury, smog, ozone, greenhouse gases, coal ash and water intake over the next 18 months.

However, rising tensions are resulting between environmental, industry groups and Republican members of the House, who say the regulations will result in higher electric bills, more blackouts and fewer jobs. . .View full article

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Source: Clive Maund (04/20/2023)

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Source: Adrian Day (01/03/2023)

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Met Coal Co. Posts Record Q1 Earnings
Source: Streetwise Reports (04/26/2022)

Shares of Arch Resources Inc. traded 21% higher after the metallurgical and thermal coal producer reported Q1/22 financial results and announced an $8.11 per share dividend as part of its recently formed program to increase return of capital to shareholders.

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Source: Streetwise Reports (02/10/2022)

Shares of Peabody Energy Corp. rose by 10% after the leading U.S. coal producer reported Q4/21 and FY/21 financial results that included a 72% YoY increase in Q4/21 revenue.