Dolšak Provides Insight on Uptick in Usage of Coal

School of Marine and Environmental Affairs Director, and Stan and Alta Barer Professor of Sustainability, Dr. Nives Dolšak sat for an interview with Joseph Peters of ABC 10 News San Diego last week. She shared her expertise and understanding in why the US saw an increase in usage of coal-driven electricity in 2021. The cost of coal competitor, natural gas, nearly doubled in 2021, so coal became financially attractive for power.

Read the interview or view the video clip here.