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EIA Report Says Coal Still King on State-by-State Basis

September 12, 2018 admin biomass, Coal, EIA, Gas, Hydro, hydropower, natural gas, news, Nuclear, power generation, Renewables, Solar, Wind

A report this week from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows coal-fired power was still the major source of generation on a state-by-state basis in 2017, though natural gas-fueled electricity production slightly outpaced coal overall The EIA’s report, published September 10, said 18 states relied on coal for the bulk of their power generation […]

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Death Toll Likely to Rise After Dam Failure at Laos Hydro Project

July 25, 2018 admin China, collapse, dam, Death Toll, Hydro, hydropower, International, Laos, news, Renewables, Safety, South korea, Thailand

More than two dozen people have died in southeastern Laos after part of a newly built hydroelectric dam broke on July 23, flooding nearby villages. Government officials on July 25 said it had confirmed 26 deaths, with fears the death toll will rise with more than 130 people officially listed as missing and heavy rain […]

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