U.S. coal exports declined 11% in the first half of 2025 due to reduced exports to China

Published: 31 October 2025
Categories: US Energy Information Administration

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October 31, 2025

According to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau in September, the United States exported 46.8 million short tons (MMst) of coal in the first half of 2025 (1H25), an 11% decline from 1H24. Steam coal exports totaled 22.5 MMst, a 10% decline from 1H24. Metallurgical coal exports totaled 24.2 MMst, a 13% decline from 1H24. Reduced coal exports to China (4.4 MMst) accounted for 73% of the decline in total U.S. net coal exports. China accounted for 76% of the decline in metallurgical coal exports and 68% of the decline in steam coal exports. U.S. exports to China decreased after China imposed a 15% additional tariff on imports of U.S. coal in February and a 34% reciprocal tariff on imports from the United States in April. The reduction in

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Are room-temperature superconductors finally within reach?

Published: 30 October 2025
Categories: Engineering News

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Penn State scientists have devised a new method to predict superconducting materials that could work at higher temperatures. Their model bridges classical superconductivity theory with quantum mechanics through zentropy theory. This breakthrough could guide the discovery of powerful, resistance-free materials for real-world use and transform energy technology.

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FEMA Assistance Available for West Coast Storms

Published: 30 October 2025
Categories: FEMA News

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Anchorage, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) is now available for residents in the Lower Kuskokwim Regional Educational Attendance Area, Lower Yukon Regional Educational Attendance Area and Northwest Arctic Borough who were affected by the severe storms, flooding and remnants of Typhoon Halong from Oct. 8-13. 

If you wish to see if you are eligible for FEMA assistance you will need to apply with FEMA even if you have already registered with the State of Alaska for assistance. 

You can apply for FEMA assistance by calling FEMA’s dedicated Alaska Call Center at (866) 342-1699, visiting DisasterAssistance.gov or using the FEMA app. The FEMA Helpline is also available at (800) 621-3362.

In addition to IA, the Lower Kuskokwim Regional Educational Attendance Area, Lower Yukon Regional Educational Attendance Area and Northwest Arctic Borough are approved for FEMA Public Assistance, which provides supplemental grants to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged.

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