From the Ashes

From the creators of #FromtheAshes comes a new film, #ParistoPittsburgh, that explores the impact of climate change on communities across the country - and the leaders who are stepping up to develop solutions. To learn more, follow @ParisPittsburgh. paristopittsburgh.com

Saturday marks 10 years since the tragic coal ash spill in Roane County, TN. On 12/22/08, the impoundment at the TVA Kingston coal plant failed, releasing 1 billion gallons of toxic coal ash onto 300 acres of land & into the Emory and Clinch rivers. sc.org/2V3d9dc

"Sixty seven coal plants across 22 states in the U.S. are reporting that toxic contamination in groundwater at their coal ash impoundments exceeds federal health standards." Shocking news from federal court filing against @EPA by @SierraClub & allies: utilitydive.com/news/as-67-coa…

Two primarily coal-powered utilities just promised to go 100% carbon free -- because it’s cheaper. bit.ly/2Ez8v1L

At least 58 coal plants in 20 states are leaking toxic chemicals into our groundwater. The Trump administration is trying to weaken coal ash protections, but we're fighting back. ejus.tc/2PPdpsv

Canadians understand that we need to act now. We’re not sitting around and waiting. We’re working with provinces, territories, cities, and businesses. We’re phasing out coal, putting a price on pollution, investing in public transit, supporting cleaner solutions, and much more.

Congress Is Giving the Coal Industry a Break, and Sick Miners May Pay the Price nym.ag/2Gu7oT0

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (@EBRD), one of the world’s leading development banks, halts coal financing to combat climate change. Another European move as #COP24 negotiations enter endgame. bit.ly/2QN36Ke 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

Two US electric utilities recently declared something remarkable: It’s cheaper to tear down their coal plants and build #RenewableEnergy plants than to keep the old boilers running. qz.com/1490832/two-ut…

#ParistoPittsburgh Fact: Nearly 800,000 Americans employed in the renewable energy sector - more than 15x the # of coal jobs in the country. Investing in #renewable energy means investing in our lives. Watch now on @NatGeo + support the #GreenNewDeal! ParisToPittsburgh.com

Hey, remember the big coal comeback? The @EIAgov is forecasting that U.S. coal use in 2018 will be the lowest since 1979, and that it will drop even faster in 2019 bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…

Last year, #FromtheAshes told the stories of Americans impacted by the coal industry. Tonight on @natgeochannel, @BloombergDotOrg & @RadicalMedia will highlight the U.S. leaders who are spearheading climate action around the country in the premiere of @ParisPittsburgh.

Climate change conference erupts into laughter as US rep promotes coal bit.ly/2C3PFxc

More than half the coal plants of the largest utility in the West are more expensive than clean energy replacement. American families shouldn't have to pay more for dirtier energy. @PacifiCorp billingsgazette.com/news/governmen…

How has the #PoweringPastCoal Alliance progressed since it was founded one year ago? Hear about our ongoing efforts to phase out coal, this Thursday, 1.15pm, in the Warmia room at #COP24. Attending in person or watching online? Register interest here -> poweringpastcoal.org/news/ppca-even…

The path forward is clear – switching to renewables like wind and solar can lower carbon emissions and generate thousands of new jobs bit.ly/2EkCjyS

Plunging prices mean building new renewable energy is cheaper than running existing coal. bit.ly/2QpLAfN

Trump promised to rescue the coal industry. But he can't | Analysis by CNN's Matt Egan cnn.it/2RB8OvL

Feeling gloomy about all the bad climate news lately? @BeyondCoal director @maryannehitt has some good news for people who need good news: sc.org/2B0PYaC #BeyondCoal #ReadyFor100

Nothing says “American innovation” like a showcase of nineteenth-century energy technology at an international climate summit. 🙄 #ActOnClimate reut.rs/2K7uywk