— This post compares economic and demographic characteristics of communities where coal-fired power plants have recently retired or are scheduled to retire.
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Coal
Coal extracted from federal land is an important source of energy and government revenue. However, the current federal royalty structure lacks transparency, is costly to administer, and does not provide a fair return to state and federal taxpayers.
Mark Haggerty
As Energy Market Forces Shift Coal Woes West, Transition Planning Should Follow
— The new Administration’s plans to remove coal regulations should not dampen efforts to shift coal transition planning West to assist displaced workers and diversify coal-dependent communities.
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Federal Coal Program in Context
— Explore the Socioeconomic Context of the Federal Coal Leasing Program
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Mark Haggerty
Economic Conditions in Communities Dependent on Federal Coal
— This blog draws on federal data and research to describe more about the local economies of the communities dependent on federal coal.
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