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Forget net-zero: to halt global heating, aim for net-negative

In the fight against climate change, the lever every policymaker has been focusing on has been the reduction in (net) emissions. Curbing the rate at which greenhouse gases are pumped into the atmosphere clearly remains a priority. Yet every serious scientific analysis – in particular the latest IPCC report –…

The Conversation

Energy price cap compensation in jeopardy

The Greens are expected to vote against a plan to compensate coal and gas companies for temporary price caps, as the industry wants to meet the prime minister.

AAP

Asia's richest man wants India to lead a green energy revolution

India's Gautam Adani, the richest man in Asia, made his vast fortune betting on coal. Now he's aiming to become the world's top player in renewables by 2030 and to make his country a clean energy superpower.

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Protesters urge end to new coal mine plans in Cumbria

Protesters have demanded an end to plans for a coal mine in Cumbria after the Government signed off on the project. About 60 demonstrators gathered at the Marchon site on Wilson Pit Road, Whitehaven, on Saturday morning, where they urged the Government to create green energy jobs, rather than fossil…

Evening Standard

Greens leader Adam Bandt says his party will oppose any plan to compensate coal companies under plan to cap prices

The Greens say they won't back compensation for coal companies when parliament meets to consider a package aimed at reducing power costs.

ABC News

New Cumbria coalmine: backlash grows as steel industry plays down demand

‘Red wall credentials’ suspected at Westminster as real reason for approval by Michael Gove

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the indefensible decision to open a deep coalmine in a climate crisis

The government says the needs of UK steelmaking override the environmental impact. The industry thinks differently

The Guardian - UK

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NSW, fed coalition split on gas, coal cap

The federal coalition says the gas and coal price cap is a "monster" but their NSW coalition colleague, Premier Dominic Perrottet, backs the proposal.

AAP

Greens to oppose price cap compo plans

The Greens will have the balance of power in the Senate as parliament is recalled to pass the federal government's energy bill relief measures.

AAP

Philip Larkin: a canary in the coalmine of cancel culture

Hull University in midwinter provided a perfect backdrop for a centenary lecture series on its most famous librarian

The Guardian - UK

Climate envoy John Kerry signals US will keep close eye on UK's coal mine plans

US climate envoy John Kerry has suggested he will keep a close eye on UK plans for a new coal mine in Cumbria.

The National (Scotland)

John Kerry examining likely impact of new UK coalmine

US climate envoy says he will publicly criticise UK’s approval of Cumbrian mine if it adds to emissions

The Guardian - UK

Top economist Mohamed El-Erian says crypto is a canary in the coal mine for an era of ‘irresponsible risk taking’—and the fallout could lead to ‘financial accidents’

Mohamed El-Erian is worried that crypto’s risk-taking behavior is just an example of what became the norm over the past decade.

Fortune

COP27: The good, bad and the ugly

COP27 could be called largely uninspiring; a plateau in progress marked by periodic bright points. It also represented an effective transition to a new dynamic as the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) moved beyond negotiations to a broader coalition of those willing to implement…

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Coal and gas price caps and whether they'll lower your energy bills explained

Federal and state leaders thrashed out a plan to shield consumers from the worst of the energy price crisis this week, but what's in the deal and how well will it work?

AAP

Mining rollercoaster to ease in 2023

Commodity prices may slide in 2023 but Australia's glittering status as a friendly source of critical minerals and coal will sort the winners from the losers.

ABC News

What the federal government's coal price cap means for power bills, generators and Queensland's royalties

The federal government has announced a price cap on gas and coal to help ease the cost of energy, but how will this help to lower your power bill?

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MP explains why he was opposed coal mines in his constituency - but backs one in Cumbria

Michael Gove controversially gave the green light for plans to create the first deep coal mine in the UK for decades

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Bubala, Humble Chicken and Coal Rooms launch £15 festive tasting menus

The trio have partnered with American Express for a value-forward promotion

The Independent UK

9 miners killed in Indonesia coal mine explosion; 2 rescued

Nine miners have died in a coal mine explosion in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province and rescue workers are still searching for one missing miner after rescuing two others

The New Daily

Cap on coal and gas prices key to Anthony Albanese’s plan to reduce electricity bills

Federal, state and territory governments will provide up to $3 billion in electricity bill relief to households and small businesses.

The Guardian - AU

What is the energy price relief plan and will it actually reduce power bills?

Treasury modelling suggests average household will be $230 better off after national cabinet backed $1.5bn intervention

The Guardian - AU

$1.5bn energy price relief package for Australians including caps on coal and gas

Treasury advised the PM and premiers not to deliver the rebates as cash handouts due to risk of fuelling inflationary pressure

The Guardian - UK

Cumbria coalmine protests planned as local opposition grows

Campaigners expected to gather on Friday and Saturday, and possible legal challenge is being explored

Newcastle Herald

$125 a tonne domestic coal cap confirmed as Albanese unveils power plan

Labor says coal and gas caps will ease bills

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