# Coal Plants on The No Agenda Show

Coal Plants comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2013 to July 2023.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** May 2013 – July 2023
- **Related topics:** [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Energy Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-crisis.md), [Epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackouts.md), [Cap And Trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md), [Clean Air Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-air-act.md), [Ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [European Parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### China Coal Consumption and John Kerry

- **Episode:** [1574: X-Ray Specs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-20
- **Time:** 3:03:21–3:06:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs/chapter/china-coal-consumption-and-john-kerry.md

Despite global pressure to reduce carbon emissions, China is significantly increasing its coal-fired power capacity to meet soaring electricity demand. Last year, the Chinese government approved 86 gigawatts of new coal power, adding to its existing fleet of over 1,000 plants. The hosts note the irony of U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry's negotiations while American coal continues to be exported to China.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [coal plants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-plants.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), gigawatts, electricity demand

### Sri Lanka Economic Collapse, Global Energy Crisis

- **Episode:** [1462: HAARP at Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1462-haarp-at-home.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-26
- **Time:** 2:27:54–2:29:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1462-haarp-at-home/chapter/sri-lanka-economic-collapse-global-energy-crisis.md

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister announced that the country's economy has completely collapsed, leaving it unable to pay for essential oil imports. Meanwhile, Germany is forced to restart coal-fired power plants as Russia restricts the flow of natural gas to Europe. These events are highlighted as signs of a deepening global energy and economic crisis.

Keywords: [sri lanka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sri-lanka.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [energy crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-crisis.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [coal plants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-plants.md)

### U.S. Power Grid Blackout Warnings, Free Speech Award

- **Episode:** [1450: New Collar Worker](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1450-new-collar-worker.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-13
- **Time:** 2:21:18–2:24:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1450-new-collar-worker/chapter/u-s-power-grid-blackout-warnings-free-speech-award.md

Grid operators across the U.S. are warning of potential blackouts this summer as 80 coal-fired plants are slated for closure over the next six years. Experts call for a suspension of nuclear and coal plant decommissionings to maintain grid stability. In a separate event, a "free speech" award winner in the European Parliament delivered an acceptance speech consisting entirely of a prolonged scream.

Keywords: [blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackouts.md), [coal plants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-plants.md), [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [energy crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-crisis.md)

### China and Russia COP26 Absence, Net Zero Commitments

- **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-04
- **Time:** 51:22–54:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/china-and-russia-cop26-absence-net-zero-commitments.md

The absence of world leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin from COP26 is discussed. Al Gore attempted to downplay their absence by citing China's commitment to stop financing overseas coal plants and reach net zero by 2060. However, the hosts point out that China continues to build domestic coal plants and that the "direction of travel" for these nations remains focused on their own economic growth.

Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [coal plants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-plants.md), [net zero](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-zero.md)

### Texas Power Grid Failure and Coal Plant Closures

- **Episode:** [1325: Leapicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1325-leapicide.md)
- **Published:** 2021-02-28
- **Time:** 2:11:19–2:13:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1325-leapicide/chapter/texas-power-grid-failure-and-coal-plant-closures.md

An analysis of the Texas power crisis suggests that the closure of reliable coal plants in favor of wind energy contributed to the grid's failure. Reports indicate that Austin residents had their power cut to support larger cities like Houston and Dallas during the storm.

Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [coal plants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-plants.md), [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [rolling blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-blackouts.md)

### Gary Johnson, Sun Explosion and Climate Change

- **Episode:** [863: Quantum of Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-25
- **Time:** 55:59–1:00:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence/chapter/gary-johnson-sun-explosion-and-climate-change.md

Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson made headlines for an unusual interview performance where he stuck his tongue out and later argued that climate change is inconsequential because the sun will eventually encompass the Earth in billions of years.

Keywords: [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [sun](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sun.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [libertarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libertarian.md), [coal plants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-plants.md)

### Climate Change Push, Robert Redford and EPA Regulations

- **Episode:** [521: Techno Boondoggle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/521-techno-boondoggle.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-13
- **Time:** 6:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/521-techno-boondoggle/chapter/climate-change-push-robert-redford-and-epa-regulations.md

Robert Redford appears in a promotional video advocating for aggressive climate change action and the reduction of carbon pollution. The discussion highlights President Barack Obama's pledge to use the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to bypass Congress and close coal-fired power plants. Claims are made that the current push for environmental regulation is timed to precede a potential reversal in global temperature trends.

Keywords: [robert redford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-redford.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), coal-fired power plants, [hurricane sandy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-sandy.md)

### EPA Regulatory Power, Clean Air Act Strategy

- **Episode:** [512: Club Sub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-12
- **Time:** 34:29–39:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub/chapter/epa-regulatory-power-clean-air-act-strategy.md

The Environmental Protection Agency is utilizing the Clean Air Act to bypass Congress and implement strict regulations on coal-fired power plants. Senator James Inhofe has challenged the EPA's "endangerment finding," alleging the agency failed to follow its own peer-review procedures and relied on IPCC data to justify cap-and-trade policies.

Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [clean air act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-air-act.md), [nrdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nrdc.md), [coal plants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-plants.md), [cap and trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md), [james inhofe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-inhofe.md)

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