Across the nation, more than 390,000 children rely on foster care. However, a shortage of licensed foster homes is creating a national crisis. While official foster care cases are carefully tracked, many informal examples of kinship care aren’t part of the data. For this Us & Them episode, we hear the experiences of those who’ve been part of the foster care system.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Apr. 19, 2024

Coal Production Lags In First Two Weeks of April, Federal Data Show

U.S. coal production fell below 8 million tons the first two weeks of April, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 28, 2024

PSC Approves Settlements In Mon Power Net Metering, Fuel Cases

New solar customers will get a reduced net metering credit starting next year. And Mon Power will be able to recover fuel costs from electricity customers over the next three years.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 22, 2024

Mon Power's Harrison Plant Tops EPA's Toxic Release List Statewide

Out of 177 facilities statewide, the Mon Power Harrison Power Station ranks first on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Toxic Release Inventory.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 07, 2024

Presentation: Pleasant Plant's Hydrogen Conversion Still Involves Coal

Burning hydrogen emits no carbon dioxide. However, the source of that hydrogen at Pleasants will still be coal.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 01, 2024

EPA Rule On Carbon Emissions Won't Apply To Existing Gas Plants

The rule, expected in April, would still apply to existing coal and new gas plants. The agency will pursue a separate rule for existing gas plants after the November election.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Feb. 26, 2024