Fossil Fuels

Crowdfunding Coal Science

Ashley Ahearn — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:45 +0000

Crowdfunding and kickstarter campaigns have become popular online tools to raise money for fledgling businesses and independent projects. Scientists are starting to use these sites to fund research as well.

State and federal agencies have begun the environmental review process for the two largest coal export terminals on the West coast. Now there are some scientists who are asking the public to chip in for studies about the impacts of exporting coal. Ashley Ahearn reports for EarthFix.

Carbon Controversy: Should the Northwest Grow Markets For Forest Biofuels?

Amelia Templeton — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:38:30 +0000

More than a dozen Northwest schools and hospitals have replaced old diesel heating systems with boilers that burn wood pellets. Advocates say that this wood fuel -- called forest biomass -- is an affordable local source of energy. And it can help rural communities cut back on their fossil fuel use.

Environmental Groups Diving For Coal Near Seattle Train Tracks

Ashley Ahearn — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:58:31 +0000

The debate over exporting Wyoming and Montana coal through terminals on the Northwest coast has been heating up in recent months. Those who support exporting coal say the terminals will create thousands of jobs and tax revenue for the state. Opponents of coal exports have raised concerns about the potential environmental and health impacts of coal. Some of them are taking matters into their own hands. Ashley Ahearn reports.

Kitzhaber, Inslee Push For Emissions Accounting For Coal Export Proposals

Amelia Templeton — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:26:18 +0000

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and Washington Governor Jay Inslee continue to push for a tougher federal review of proposed coal export terminals in the Northwest. Monday the governors sent a letter to the President’s top environmental advisors, asking them to consider the impact of coal exports on the climate. Amelia Templeton of Earthfix reports.

Rock Doc: The Bridge Fuel

Kirsten Peters — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:02:04 +0000

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."

Each day we'll hear from someone with a personal stake in the Northwest's debate over coal export terminals.

Trains hauling coal from mines in Wyoming and Montana would pass through Camas, a Columbia River town just east of Vancouver.

Voices Of Coal: Local Business Owners

Amelia Templeton — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:28:40 +0000

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

Each day we'll hear from someone with a personal stake in the Northwest's debate over coal export terminals.

Today we hear from Richard and Tanya Burkholder, business owners who depend on tourism at the Oregon Dunes National Monument, not far from a proposed coal export terminal in Coos Bay.

Voices Of Coal: Tribal Fisherman

Ashley Ahearn — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:45:37 +0000

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

Each day we'll hear from someone with a personal stake in the Northwest's debate over coal export terminals.

Voices Of Coal: Columbia River Pilot

Cassandra Profita — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:00:59 +0000

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

Each day we'll hear from someone with a personal stake in the Northwest's debate over coal export terminals.

Today we take a ride on the Columbia with river pilot Anne McIntyre. It’s her job to take over the navigation of ocean-going vessels when they’re in the river. Those ships could be used to transport coal down the Columbia.