New US rules could stem emissions from coal and gas power plants Environmental groups laud the regulation, which would advance clean power in the US – if it survives expected legal challenges The Guardian - US · May 11, 2023
Anglo Coal cleared of breaching workplace health and safety laws over the death Bradley Hardwick A central Queensland mine operator has been cleared of breaching workplace health and safety laws over the death of a miner, despite a court ruling there was an "obvious" risk with faulty machinery. ABC News · May 11, 2023
'Moral imperative' to move away from fossil fuels and ensure just transition, says FM Speaking at the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow on Wednesday, Humza Yousaf drew parallels with the Thatcher government’s move away from coal and… The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023
World not ready yet to 'switch off' fossil fuels, COP28 host UAE says The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that countries should agree to phase out fuel emissions - not the production of oil, gas and coal - at the upcoming U.N. climate change negotiations that it will host this December. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Gasfields Commission Queensland reviews coal seam gas-induced subsidence of farm land Lawyers and farmers say the government's response to the subsidence of land near gas projects is like a "bandaid on a volcano" and they have no confidence in its ability to tackle the problem. ABC News · May 9, 2023
Pennsylvania’s Largest Coal Plant Is Retiring. What Would It Take to Transition the Site to Renewables? Homer City Generating Station has been used to delay environmental regulations. Could the infamous site become a symbol for the just transition? Capital & Main · May 9, 2023
Metropolitan Collieries mine fined after ‘sludgy substance’ spotted in river A coal mine near the Royal National Park in NSW has had its operating licence tightened after "significant pollution events". The New Daily · May 9, 2023
Coal levy PMLA case | ED attaches properties worth ₹51.40 crore of Chhattisgarh Congress MLAs, PCC treasurer Assets worth over ₹51 crore belonging to Chhattisgarh Congress MLAs Devender Yadav, Chandradev Prasad Rai and PCC treasurer Ramgopal Agarwal have been attached in the alleged coal levy probe case The Hindu · May 9, 2023
60 years of EU-Thai engagement On May 9, 1950, French Foreign Minister Schuman presented a proposal for the creation of the European Community of Coal and Steel, pooling together French and German coal and steel production -- resources needed to wage war -- under a common high authority, within an organisation open to other European… Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023
Liverpool trade 'not seen day to day' that is making a comeback "Unlike Mary Poppins, we certainly don't dance on roofs" Liverpool Echo · May 7, 2023
Is This the Right Time to Buy Coal? 2 Stocks to Watch Coal is a traditional and reliable energy source that is expected to witness solid demand in the near term, despite the clean energy drives. So, investors might add fundamentally good coal stocks such as Yankuang Energy Group (YZCAY) and SunCoke Energy (SXC) to their watchlists. Read on. StockNews.com · May 5, 2023
Scientists reveal face of 10-foot 'killer tadpole' that terrorized Earth long before the dinosaurs With huge teeth and large eyes, Crassigyrinus scoticus was specially adapted to hunt in the coal swamps of Scotland and North America. LiveScience · May 5, 2023
Energy Minister Chris Bowen announces new Net Zero Authority to help transition from coal-fired generation The new government-led agency — the Net Zero Authority — will help reskill workers in mining and coal-fired generation and provide more funding for renewable energy. ABC News · May 5, 2023
Drone footage shows massive Ffos y Fran coal mine still running after it was ordered to close The Ffos-y-Fran opencast mine's planning permission expired in September and its bid for an extension failed last week Wales Online · May 5, 2023
The Times of India · May 5, 2023 Coal to dominate India power mix despite record renewables push NEW DELHI: Coal will remain India’s largest source of electricity generation by 2030 and additional new plants will be required, even as the nation adds record clean energy installations to hit climate targets.
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023 Tanya Plibersek rejects two Queensland coalmines over failure to provide detail on environmental impact In issuing lapsed notices on projects, environment minister says she has ‘zero tolerance’ for failure to supply required information
The New Daily · May 5, 2023 Federal minister cancels two Queensland coal projects The China Stone Coal and Range Coal projects have been cancelled because the companies involved have not being willing to show how they would protect nature.
ABC News · May 5, 2023 Queensland coal projects cancelled over failure to provide environmental impact information The federal Environment Minister cancelled two projects over the failure of proponents to provide information on environmental impacts, which was requested over many years.
ABC News · May 4, 2023 Matt Canavan says Liddell power station's closure is linked to several 'lack of power' alerts. Is that correct? Nationals senator Matt Canavan has sought to link recent AEMO energy alerts with the closure of Liddell power station. But is there a link?
ABC News · May 3, 2023 Adani proposed coal ventures to sanctioned Myanmar military despite public vow to cut ties, leaked documents show International pressure led to Adani vowing to cut ties with Myanmar's military junta in 2021. Now, leaked documents reveal how the resources giant had been privately negotiating coal ventures with the sanctioned regime leaders.
The Conversation · May 3, 2023 Black mothers trapped in unsafe neighborhoods signal the stressful health toll of gun violence in the U.S. Black mothers are the canaries in the coal mine when it comes to the mental and physical harms of stress from living with gun violence in America.
Birmingham Post · May 3, 2023 £500,000 investment at Port of Immingham to transition terminal from coal to cars Cargo switch helps meet huge retail demand as supply chain issues ease in automotive industry
Evening Standard · May 3, 2023 Best portable BBQs of 2025: Charcoal and gas grilling on the go For that flame-grilled taste anywhere
ABC News · May 2, 2023 Coal miner Peter Sharp urges people in industry to be screened for black lung disease After 40 years in coal mining and developing a persistent cough Peter Sharp now has answers and is urging others not to ignore their lungs.
The Conversation · May 2, 2023 NZ industry burns the equivalent of 108 litres of petrol every second – that has to reduce to meet our carbon targets New Zealand burns the equivalent of 108 litres of petrol every second in coal and natural gas to generate heat for industrial processes. This burning of fossil fuels for industrial heat generates 28% of New Zealand’s energy-related emissions.