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Probe into second death in 3 weeks at coal mine

A second fatality in less than three weeks at a coal mine has stoked safety concerns and led to operations being suspended amid a probe.

AAP

Economic lifeline for energy workers as plants close

Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws.

AAP

Call for tougher environmental regulation of coal mining industry

EPA seeks community input as part of coal mine regulation review

Newcastle Herald

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China’s coal-fired power boom may be ending amid slowdown in permits

Permits for coal-fired power plants drop by 83% despite leading world in construction as focus turns to renewables

The Guardian - UK

Which future? Japan’s net zero vision for the region boosts gas and threatens green exports in Australia

Japan has a very clear vision of what the Asia-Pacific’s clean energy future looks like – decarbonisation, but done slowly and with a longer role for coal, oil and gas.

The Conversation

Japan's steel giants dig deep for Australian coal

Production at one of Australia's biggest coal mines could be extended beyond 50 years under joint venture deals, with the buyers warned to brace for backlash.

AAP

Two Top Coal Companies Merge To Form A $5 Billion Market Cap Miner

Arch Resources and Consol Energy announced Wednesday they are combining to create a new coal mining company, valued at more than $5 billion.

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'Premature deaths': Citizens' inquiry into coal-fired power station health impacts

Lake power station health impacts in the spotlight at inquiry.

Newcastle Herald

Kamado Joe Jr review: when it comes to versatile outdoor cooking, this little titan takes the brisket

The perfect do-it-all charcoal barbecue-cum-smoker for patios, balconies and car camping

Country diary: Farewell to my local patch, how it is and how it was

Sandy, Bedfordshire: In our 25 years here, the coal tits have gone while egrets have arrived in style. Today, I toast the companionship of the jackdaw

The Guardian - UK

Linda Burney gives valedictory speech to parliament – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU

'Save our home': coal mines could cost koala habitat

More than 20 new coal projects in two states would have a devastating impact on the habitat of endangered koalas, climate and conservation groups warn.

AAP

PM issues Greens challenge on manufacturing plan

Anthony Albanese has called on the Greens to support the government's signature Future Made in Australian plan, as negotiations begin on the proposal's future.

AAP

BurgerFi says it may file for bankruptcy

That would also be bad news for Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza.

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The Independent UK

China is backing off coal power plant approvals after a 2022-23 surge that alarmed climate experts

Approvals for new coal-fired power plants have dropped sharply in China after a flurry of permits in the previous two years raised concern about the government’s commitment to limiting climate change

Newcastle Herald

Coal miners' kids will suffer: community group's prediction following court loss

Group fears for community health following mine judgement.

The Guardian - AU

The Coalition has turned its renewable energy denial into a nuclear roadmap to nowhere. It’s exhausting

The opposition has still produced nothing to back up its widely disputed claim that Australia could have an operational nuclear industry before the 2040s

The Independent UK

Betty Jean Hall, advocate who paved the way for women to enter coal mining workforce, dies at 78

Betty Jean Hall, an Appalachian attorney and federal administrative judge who paved the way for women to enter the coal mining workforce, has died

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Newcastle Herald

'Devastating blow': Green light for Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion

Local group says planning laws were 'clearly not climate ready'.

AAP

Bid to block coal mine digging deeper for longer fails

A decision to extend the life and double the output of an open-cut coal mine has been upheld by a court that was unable to rule on the plan's merits.

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Coal Chamber postpone US tour after ill Dez Fafara had to be "revived" by his wife

Coal Chamber frontman Dez Fafara collapsed at home and spent 9 hours in emergency room after medical event

The Guardian - UK

China adds new clean power equivalent to UK’s entire electricity output

Data shows continued surge in wind and solar power amid hopes Chinese greenhouse gas emissions may have peaked

The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth Bank to stop financing fossil fuel companies that don’t comply with Paris climate goals

Shareholders and customers of ANZ, Westpac and NAB are bound to demand their banks do the same, expert says

The Guardian - AU

Australian fossil fuel exports ranked second only to Russia for climate damage with ‘no plan’ for reduction

Coal and gas exports expected to remain roughly at current level until at least 2035 with 4.5% of emissions linked to Australia, report finds

The Conversation

Dug up in Australia, burned around the world – exporting fossil fuels undermines climate targets

Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of fossil fuels. While this coal and gas is burned beyond our borders, the climate-warming carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions affect us all.

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