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UCS Says No to Federal Loan Guarantees for New Nuclear, Liquid Coal or Coal Gasification Plants

By admin - Posted on February 5th, 2009

Congress urged to put dollars toward renewables, energy efficiency

February 4, 2009 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee has added an additional $50 billion in loan guarantees to the American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 to support a range of energy technologies authorized under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) sent a letter yesterday to the Senate warning that, absent strong guidance from Congress and the administration, the vast majority of this authorization could go to such technologies as nuclear power, liquid coal and coal-gasification power plants. » read more »

Montana Governor: Crow Nation, Energy Company Sign Agreement for Coal Project

By admin - Posted on August 14th, 2008

First New Coal Mine in MT in Three Decades

(HELENA) – Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer today joined tribal leaders of the Crow Nation as well as executives from Australian-American Energy Company (AAEC) in announcing that the tribe and company have formed a partnership to move forward on a coal-to-liquid facility and a new mine to be located on the Crow Reservation.

“Montana is on the move,” said Governor Schweitzer. “This project means supplying American energy produced by American workers to the country. This is the first new coal mine in Montana in 30 years and will be a significant contributor to our nation’s energy security.” » read more »

When Carbon Counts, Biofuels Beat Liquid Coal

By newsdesk - Posted on November 14th, 2007

New Report Details Importance of Life Cycle Analysis for Alternative Fuels

WASHINGTON (November 13, 2007)—Heightened concern about oil dependence is generating growing support for alternative transportation fuels, but some would emit significantly more global warming pollution than gasoline or diesel, according to a new report issued today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). » read more »

Liquid Coal Defeated by Senate Energy Committee

By admin - Posted on May 3rd, 2007

Vote Blocks Dangerous Energy Choice

May 2, 2007 -- Today, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 12-11 to defeat an attempt by Senators Bunning and Thomas to attach an amendment supporting liquid coal to the renewable fuels bill being marked up by the committee.

Statement of Alice McKeown, Sierra Club Energy and Clean Air Analyst » read more »