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Qld govt's gas well approvals slammed by activists

The Queensland government's decision to approve dozens of new coal seam gas wells on the Darling Downs has been slammed by environmental activists.

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How the Greens will pay for the clean energy transition

A NSW Transition Authority with an annual budget of $500million would be established to assist coal-dependent communities transform themselves if the Greens gain the balance of power in next month's state election.

Newcastle Herald

Greens leader Adam Bandt flags party is likely to work with government on safeguard mechanism

Adam Bandt says the party is open to negotiating on the government's key climate change policy, but believes voters can see they are fighting to stop new coal and gas projects from being approved.

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Negotiations on cap for big polluters heat up

The government is locked in negotiations with the Greens and cross bench as it attempts to pass new climate legislation that some argue doesn't go far enough.

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Deaths of Queensland miners highlight gaps in industry safety measures

Two miners who died this week will be added to a list of over 1,500 lives claimed by the state's mining industry. Despite significant resources invested in mining safety, why are these tragedies still happening? Experts explain.

ABC News

Michael Duff's inspirational coal mining trip rousing Barnsley's promotion charge

Michael Duff was the first player to start in the Hellenic League and play in all eight tiers in ascending order before reaching the Premier League - now he's manager at League One Barnsley

Daily Mirror

The war in Ukraine hasn't left Europe freezing in the dark, but it has caused energy crises in unexpected places

Through a year of war in Ukraine, the U.S. and most European nations have worked to help counter Russia, in supporting Ukraine both with armaments and in world energy markets. Russia was Europe’s main energy supplier when it invaded Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin threatened to leave Europeans to freeze…

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China Green Bulletin: New Ford-CATL Battery Plant, Green Energy Capacity Trumps Coal

Chinese firms search the world for mining assets, Beijing promotes EVs in rural areas

Caixin Global

Qld govt approves 55 gas wells near contaminated site

Queensland's environmental watchdog says there are "strict conditions" on its approval for Arrow Energy to drill 55 gas wells near a contaminated site.

AAP

For developing world to quit coal, rich countries must eliminate oil and gas faster – new study

Limiting how much coal countries can burn is considered an urgent priority for restraining global heating. After all, coal is the most carbon-rich of all fossil fuels and its combustion has contributed the most to planetary warming. For the first time in international talks, negotiators agreed to “phase down” coal…

The Conversation

Conference hears Port of Newcastle faces financial penalties if it does not cut reliance on coal

'Sustainability' and the banking world

Newcastle Herald

Safeguard mechanism: what is it, will it cut emissions and what role do carbon offsets play?

Labor wants to revamp the policy to meet its climate targets. This is how it will work – and why it may not

The Guardian - AU

Port of Newcastle confirms its financing is tied to moving away from coal

Conference hears all lending will go 'sustainable' or green

Newcastle Herald

Cheaper coal to NSW power stations under new measures

NSW power stations will be provided cheaper coal after the government reached a deal to cap its price at $125 per tonne and pass the savings onto consumers.

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Newcastle Herald

Coal exporters now required to supply NSW power stations

Export-focused coal companies will now be required to provide cheaper coal to NSW power stations under revised coal reservation policy directions.

Irish Mirror

Garage worker who worked 364 days a year for 51 years dismissed by employer at three-minute meeting

The garage worker was dismissed at a ‘three minute’ meeting where he was questioned about alleged stealing

AAP

Coal, gas projects 'sticking point' for Greens

A key climate policy of the federal government risks being voted down unless one condition put forward by the Greens is met.

The Guardian - UK

Could trouble for Adani trip up Narendra Modi?

Repercussions from Hindenburg report reach into political sphere as spotlight falls on tight-knit relationship between India’s prime minister and the billionaire

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The Independent UK

EPA declined to challenge federal utility on new gas plant

When the nation’s largest public utility recently decided to replace an aging coal plant with a new gas power plant, the Environmental Protection Agency had a host of questions about how the Tennessee Valley Authority evaluated the alternatives

The New Daily

Adam Bandt threatens government’s agenda, but is he serious?

Adam Bandt has warned the Greens could sink three key bills if the government does not yield to a demand to ban new coal and gas exploration.

The Guardian - AU

Labor rounds on Greens ‘sabotage’ of emissions reduction plan

Frontbenchers unleash on party for signalling it might vote with Coalition to stymie reform of safeguard mechanism

AAP

Fossil fuel embargo on the table for manufacturing fund

A $15 billion reconstruction fund is hanging in the balance as the government considers a change to stop it giving money to coal and gas projects.

Bangkok Post

Clean energy key to Thai climate goals

Thailand has vowed to reach net-zero emissions by 2065, but without taking action against its biggest polluter -- the energy sector -- its promise will fall flat.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Greens’ coal and gas ultimatum, war memorial funding fight, new Trump challenger

Estimates reveals $830,000 given to war memorial by arms manufacturers in donations and sponsorship; Bandt backs Labor emissions reform with one key condition

ABC News

Greens offer support for safeguard mechanism on condition it blocks new coal and gas

The Greens say they are prepared to "live with" concerns over the government's signature plan to reduce emissions if new coal and gas projects are blocked from development.

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