Coal Terminals

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.

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.

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.

Coal Export Opponents Dominate Vancouver Hearing

Bonnie Stewart — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:20:20 +0000

About 700 people gathered in Vancouver, Washington, Wednesday to comment on a coal export terminal that could be built near Bellingham.

Where Coal Divides, Community Remains

Ashley Ahearn — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:50:18 +0000

The largest coal export facility on the West coast is proposed to be built near Bellingham, WA. Some people see it as an opportunity to create jobs. Others worry about the potential environmental impacts of dusty coal trains and climate change. It’s an issue that’s dividing communities around the Northwest.

EarthFix’s Ashley Ahearn went to Bellingham, Washington to visit one community at the center of the coal export debate.