— A guide to planning for the long-term social, economic and environmental well-being of the community of Colstrip, Montana.
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Mark Haggerty
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.
Communities at Risk from Closing Coal Plants
— 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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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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