Coal

Plans Scrapped For Coal Export Terminal In St. Helens, OR

Ashley Ahearn and Ashley — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:37:36 +0000

The number of coal export terminals under consideration in the Northwest has dropped to three, that’s from a high of six last year.

New Anti-Coal Coalition Launches

Ashley Ahearn — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:33:15 +0000

A coalition of tribal leaders and politicians gathered at Golden Gardens in Seattle to Monday to announce the formation of a new group that opposes coal exports in the Northwest.

Environmental Groups Announce Plan To Sue Rail And Coal Companies Under Clean Water Act

Ashley Ahearn — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:31:40 +0000

A coalition of environmental groups that oppose exporting coal through terminals in the Northwest have announced plans to file a lawsuit against BNSF Railway and several coal companies. The groups say coal that escapes from trains is polluting the water and should be regulated under the Clean Water Act.

Ambre Energy Asks For Coal Export Permit Delay

Courtney Flatt — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:29:35 +0000

An Australian coal company has asked for more time to answer questions from the State of Oregon about its plans for a coal port in Boardman.

International Investors Back Out Of Coos Bay Coal Plans

Amelia Templeton — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:48:25 +0000

A coal export terminal proposed for Oregon’s South Coast has hit a setback. Two of the project’s investors have dropped out. EarthFix reporter Amelia Templeton explains.

Voices Of Coal: Rail Town Mayor

Toni Tabora-Roberts — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:55:43 +0000

This week we’re bringing you our special EarthFix series, "Voices of Coal."