Coal

"Unless governments around the world move rapidly to start cutting emissions, we are likely to face an even worse situation in 2022."

"As we confront a next wave of energy transition, we must take steps now to ensure that things do not get worse for coal miners, their families, and communities, but in fact get better."

"Today's orders make certain that the Interior Department is no longer going to serve as a rubber-stamp for the coal and oil and gas industries."

The outcome of the congressional investigation could influence whether lawmakers vote to renew a multibillion-dollar subsidy, which expires at the end of 2021.

"Phasing out coal from the electricity sector is the single most important step to get in line with the 1.5 degree goal."

"This decision frees up the new Biden administration to begin working immediately on the science-based greenhouse pollution rules we desperately need to make up for lost time."

"An Insure Our Future welcomed the step but also said that "Lloyd's 2030 deadline is not justified by climate science and the urgent need for action."

"Regan and the rest of the Biden-Harris administration need to pair their lofty rhetoric on environmental justice with consistent action."