CRC's Dr. Wiltowski on KFVS12

New EPA regulations won't be problem for SIU's coal steam plant

The Southern: SIU opens new coal facility

Read more: http://thesouthern.com/news/local/d222e95a-77a4-52c8-8dba-0c4ddc0ee42a.html

Crowd welcomes new longwall dust control facility

Congratulations to SIU inventor Dr. Paul Chugh, on the opening of the new longwall dust control facility. About 50 people from industry, economic development and SIU were in attendance yesterday to cheer the new facility and Dr. Chugh's team's continuing focus on safety and health of miners.

Can Kemper become the first US power plant to use 'clean coal'?

Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/mar/12/kemper-us-power-plant-coal-carbon​

Science Cafe on March 27

Science Cafe: Thursday, March 27, 2014

"Building a Prescribed Fire Program in Southern Illinois"
Presented by Charles Ruffner, Department of Forestry, SIUC

Place: The Science Center, University Mall, Carbondale
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Admission: free, everyone welcome. Come early, have a complimentary cup of Gloria Jean’s coffee.
He’ll be on “Morning Conversations” with Jennifer Fuller, WSIU FM, 8:30 AM Tuesday, March 25.
Download PDF Flyer - help spread the word!

March 20: Opening Ceremony for Longwall Dust Control Facility

SIU's Dr. Yoginder P. Chugh, with funding from Illinois Clean Coal Institute, has been developing a unique facility for longwall mining dust control at the Illinois Coal Development Park in Carterville. On March 20, 2014 there will be an opening ceremony of the unique facility starting at 11:30 AM. For more information or to attend, please email crcinfo@siu.edu or call (618) 453 4556.

The Coal Debate Continues

Read opposing views on Illinois coal subsidies in Crain's Chicago Business.

Withdrawing Illinois' Coal Subsidies is a Moral Imperative
By Marc J. Lane, February 25, 2014

Here's the real value of Illinois coal

By Phil Gonet, March 05, 2014