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Emma Foehringer Merchant (Floodlight)

Coastal Desk

Coal was on its way out. But surging electricity demand is keeping it alive — costing customers and the planet

Emma Foehringer Merchant (Floodlight)

U.S. coal plant use is dropping, but utilities are delaying their retirement and running them — even when they cost more than renewable sources.