NEWS OF THE DAY: Manchin hearing from both coal, natural gasJeff Jenkins, Metro News, December 27, 2021 Leaders of the coal and natural gas industries have different messages for U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and the future of any further negotiations on the Build Back Better plan. During a Monday appearance on MetroNews “Talkline,” United Mine Workers of America President Cecil … read more

NEWS OF THE DAY: World economy now set to surpass $100 trillion in 2022Simon Kennedy, Mining.Com, December 26, 2021 The world economy is set to surpass $100 trillion for the first time in 2022, two years earlier than previously forecast, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research.  Global gross domestic product will be lifted by the continued recovery … read more

The Real Reason Why Oil And Gas Is Here To StayJulianne Geiger, OilPrice.Com, December 21, 2021 The real reason why global climate targets are doomed to fail has barely been touched on. The wealthiest 1% account for 15% of the world’s emissions–more than twice the emissions generated by people in the bottom 50%. When it comes to conserving energy and … read more