But that same proximity to resources also ensured that pollution from the coal plant would impact Chicago residents, some of whom lived only blocks away.

Source: https://grist.org/energy/midwest-coal-traditions-end/

Even though China already has the world’s largest renewable energy capacity, fossil fuels still account for over 80% of its generation, and the country signs off on a new coal plant permit every two weeks to ensure energy security.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/china-biggest-ac-producer-snubs-global-pledge-at-cop28/

How do you deal with a coal plant spewing chemical and radioactive dust over everything that wind can take far from the plant?

Source: https://news.slashdot.org/story/23/02/27/0220229/new-wind-and-solar-energy-projects-are-now-overwhelming-americas-antiquated-electrical-grids?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

In 2022, the long-term headwind from coal plant closures (NSC is a major transporter of coal from Appalachia, Illinois and the Powder River Basin) turned into a temporary tailwind.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4642661-norfolk-southern-q3-earnings-preview-wise-choice-amid-high-interest-rates?source=feed_all_articles

Now they’re opening up a coal plant every week.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/09/27/exclusive-north-dakota-gov-doug-burgum-bidens-ev-push-doesnt-make-any-sense-u-s-not-anywhere-close-to-being-prepared/

The Public Service Company of New Mexico closed the coal plant in 2022.

Source: https://www.greeleytribune.com/2023/05/27/farmington-coal-power-solar-electric-utility/