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Joshua Shavit

Burning woody biomass in coal power plants could reduce carbon emissions

According to a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia, replacing coal in power plants with biomass reduces carbon emissions.

Joseph Shavit

Unlocking the million-year energy source below our feet

There’s an abandoned coal power plant in upstate New York that most people regard as a useless relic.Paul Woskov sees things differently.

Joseph Shavit

Wind and solar could replace coal power in Texas

Texas can be a model for the nation on how to effectively replace coal with wind and solar for the state’s energy needs.