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In 2008, Spain began filling a 300-metre-deep coal mine with 547 billion litres of water; four years later, it became one of the country’s largest artificial lakes

A vast Spanish coal mine pit was transformed into a large artificial lake. Engineers filled the enormous hole with approximately 547 billion litres of water. This process took over four years to complete, creating a new natural habitat. The lake now features a sandy beach and nature trails, earning eco-label…

The Times of India

Black Lung Hits Highest Rate Since 1978 Among Veteran Central Appalachian Miners, Federal Data Show

New NIOSH data show one in three veteran central Appalachian coal miners tested positive for black lung, the highest rate since 1978.

Medical Daily

Police drop charges against 125 Rising Tide protesters two years after Newcastle port blockade

Climate change activists faced up to two years in prison if convicted over blockade of world’s largest coal port

The Guardian - AU

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Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

More than 100 climate protesters who successfully blockaded coal ships in a large-scale demonstration have had their charges dropped two years later.

AAP

How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants

Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.

Euronews

Rising Tide buoyed for 2027 People's Blockade after police drop charges

With 125 matters on the docket, it was expected to be a 'laborious' day in court.

Newcastle Herald

India cuts energy import dependence to 42%, oil imports still meet 90% of demand: CII-EY

India's primary energy import dependence has decreased to forty-two percent by FY25. Crude oil imports still meet nearly ninety percent of domestic demand. Natural gas import dependence has increased to about fifty percent. Coal import dependence has fallen to around eighteen percent due to production. Energy security requires clean energy…

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Coal supply remains comfortable despite monsoon: Government

Domestic coal supply for the power sector remained comfortable during July. Total coal stocks reached approximately 148 million tonnes, sufficient for 62 days. Production and despatches saw robust growth, supporting this comfortable supply situation. Coal receipts at thermal power plants also registered significant year-on-year growth. The ministry remains committed to…

The Economic Times

Policy reforms speed up coal block operationalisation: Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt

India's coal sector policy reforms have significantly reduced operationalisation timelines for explored blocks. These changes enable faster mine development and quicker commercial production of coal. Captive and commercial mines have contributed substantially to the nation's coal output recently. Commercial coal mining stands as a key reform under Prime Minister Narendra…

The Economic Times

West Bengal govt failed to protect tribal interests in mining land acquisition, says CAG report

The CAG has flagged the West Bengal government's failure in safeguarding tribal interests. Land acquisition for mining projects resulted in inadequate compensation payments to tribal people. District officials' inaction led to significant shortfalls in rehabilitation and compensation amounts. Companies failed to pay mandatory solatium and additional compensation as required by…

The Economic Times

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Endless delays appear set to continue after 11 members of the Obeid family asked to delay the hearing of an appeal they launched more than a decade ago.

AAP

Vedanta Aluminium shares can rally up to 28%? Why Systematix initiated coverage on the stock

Vedanta Aluminium shares: Systematix Institutional Equities initiated coverage on Vedanta Aluminium with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 598, implying 28% upside. The brokerage expects earnings growth to be driven by higher volumes, deeper backward integration and strong aluminium demand.

The Economic Times

Kyrgyzstan's 2021 water crisis inspired a plan using helicopters to spray coal dust on mountain snow to release water for drought-stricken farms

Kyrgyzstan considered scattering coal dust on snow to accelerate melting during a 2021 water shortage. This idea aimed to increase river flows but carried significant environmental risks. Dark particles absorb more sunlight, causing snow to melt faster, a scientifically proven effect. However, accelerating melt does not guarantee increased usable water…

The Times of India

Health impacts of coal mining on babies to be studied as part of $1m boost

Cancer drug combinations that protect the heart also on agenda.

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The Economic Times

Peasants' group KMSS blames 'coal mafia nexus' for Assam floods, seeks CBI probe

A peasants' group alleges devastating floods in Assam are man-made. They claim illegal mining in bordering regions created artificial reservoirs. This nexus between mafias and politicians allegedly triggers flash floods downstream. The group demands a CBI investigation into the disaster and illegal mining operations. They also seek financial assistance and…

The Conversation

Confused about carbon capture? Experts explain why we need different types

The production of steel, concrete, fuel and agriculture chemicals is energy intensive. These industries critically rely on vast amounts of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) because the electricity grid doesn’t yet have enough capacity to distribute, store and supply renewables at scale.

The Guardian - US

‘A reminder of why we have unions’: Matewan writer and director on the film’s lessons for the labor movement

John Sayles’s 1987 film, which dramatizes a 1920 labor conflict, shows how class solidarity can overcome prejudice

Newcastle Herald

A new coal-fired power station and the 'cult of net zero': inside Hunter mining conference

There was unanimous support for Hunter Valley Operations' extension bid.

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Newcastle Herald

'Absolutely devastating': worker dies in incident at Hunter coal mine

A mine worker has been killed.

Newcastle Herald

'Stop the political games': call to pass bill to protect redundant Hunter miners

Fingers have been pointed, as Hunter miners get caught in a political crossfire.

The Guardian - AU

Karl’s ‘great net zero debate’ was anything but – so beware Coalition claims of renewables taking over ‘two Tasmanias’

One expert described Nationals leader Matt Canavan’s claim of land used for clean energy as ‘plain wrong and plain silly’

The Economic Times

India's coal production surges 7.51% in July 2026 to 69.75 MT, dispatch up 17.34%

India's coal production reached 69.75 million tonnes in July 2026, showing strong growth. Coal dispatch also grew significantly to 86.33 million tonnes during the same month. Coal India Limited contributed substantially to both production and dispatch figures. Cumulative coal production for the first four months of FY 2026-27 stood at…

The Economic Times

India's record renewable generation in July cuts coal's share in power mix to 1-year low

India's coal power generation fell to its lowest point in a year during July. Renewable energy sources reached a record high, contributing twenty percent to the nation's power mix. Solar and wind output exceeded one hundred gigawatts for the first time in history. Hydropower generation declined due to lower rainfall…

The Guardian - AU

Adani to pay no company tax despite $1bn revenue from Queensland coalmine

Indian conglomerate offsets earnings from Carmichael mine to report $340.6m loss, after promising billions in taxes and royalties

The Conversation

Clickgate: what cricket cheating scandal reveals about the nebulous ‘spirit’ of the game

Cricket, by some metrics the world’s second most popular sport, has a penchant for producing rather peculiar scandals. UK-Australian relations were put under significant strain over the way that Harold Larwood, a coal miner from Nottinghamshire who could hurl cricket balls at batters very quickly, bowled at Don Bradman and…

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