Fossil Fuels

For the first time, solar power generated more electricity than coal during a full calendar month — a milestone that underscores how quickly the nation's power system is changing.

The toxic byproduct left after coal is burned for electricity is often stored in ponds or landfills near power plants. Currently, those sites have to monitor for if nearby groundwater is contaminated.

The region has long depended on coal production and power plants, but many of those facilities have shut down, leaving local leaders searching for new economic pathways.

Trump's declaration sped up fossil fuel development, including the expansion of a Utah oil facility. The lawsuit claims federal agencies are side-stepping environmental laws to comply.

Oil and gas companies have taken measures to reduce ozone emissions, but ozone levels remain above national standards.

After months of resident opposition, Logan will now invest in a natural gas plant in Power County, Idaho.

Two coal-fired plants will shut off in 2028 and 2032, taking more than 30% of Logan's reliable power supply out of commission. The city is considering investing in a natural gas plant to replace the power.

The Logan City Council voted against a $300 million power sales contract with a natural gas plant in Idaho, following strong opposition from residents who urged a shift toward renewable energy.

The U.S. is the world's largest producer of oil and gas and its biggest emitter of methane — much of it leaks from oil and gas operations. Companies are lining up to test methane-detection devices at the Fort Collins facility.

Seven teens who say Utah’s policies promoting fossil fuels are impacting their constitutional rights took their argument to the state supreme court on Wednesday, asking the justices to consider their case after it was dismissed by a lower court.