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In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children

Since the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan's coal exports have increased — and so has child labor. At a coal mine in Baghlan province, boys earn between $3 and $8 for a day's work.

WEKU

Core sector grows by 5.4% in November aided by higher coal, cement production

NEW DELHI: Production of eight infrastructure sectors increased by 5.4 per cent in November against a 3.2 per cent growth in the same month last year on a better show by coal, fertiliser, steel, cement and electricity segments, according to the official data released on Friday.

The Times of India

The Glasgow Hogmanay traditions that are at risk of dying out

We've heard stories of new year traditions that were all the rage when your granny was young, from steak pie dinners to tall, dark strangers first footing with lumps of coal.

Glasgow Live

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Lidl helps shoppers bring in the new year by handing out lumps of coal

The store is embracing the centuries-old tradition and shoppers can snap up the coal now

Daily Record

Research reveals landmark County Durham railway coal drops were a 'world first'

New research has been carried out at Shildon on the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR), which opened in 1825 as the world’s first steam-hauled public railway

Chronicle Live

Lidl offers free coal to Scots to keep centuries-old Hogmanay tradition alive

SUPERMARKET chain Lidl is set to offer up free coal across its Scottish stores to help keep a Hogmanay tradition alive.

The National (Scotland)

London city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in the UK capital, according to a local

The people who live in the UK’s capital know there are two Londons: the touristy one, and the real one. Here’s how to spend more time in the latter, says Lucy Thackray

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Rio Tinto compo bill 'nothing like' $450m

Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap, but it will be "nothing like" $450 million.

AAP

Lidl to celebrate old Scottish Hogmanay tradition by giving away free coal

In honour of the centuries-old Scottish Hogmanay tradition of first footing, Lidl stores across the country will be giving away free coal to help shoppers start 2023 off on a lucky note.

Daily Record

Qld power plant set for coal cap compo

Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal of up to $450 million for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap in Queensland.

AAP

Climate activists are fuming as Germany turns to coal to replace Russian gas

Germany is firing up coal plants and importing liquefied natural gas to shore up energy supplies. Activists are carrying out increasingly disruptive protests, gluing themselves to roads and runways.

WEKU

Man fighting for life and toddler seriously injured in three-vehicle crash

Crash happened at around 1pm on Yard Coal Rise in Blackwood, Gwent.

The Independent UK

Top 10 Week 16 Fantasy Takeaways

Some players spread Christmas joy for fantasy managers, other delivered lumps of coal.

Sports Illustrated

Santa Serving Up Coal to Stock Investors

The S&P 500 (SPY) comes into Christmas in bear market territory under 3,855...20% below the all time highs. Why are stocks falling again? Why is the traditional Santa Claus rally not coming to the rescue? And where do stocks head next? 40 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister spells it all…

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AAP

Palmer seeks coal climate ruling review

Clive Palmer's Waratah Coal wants a review of a Queensland court's advice that its proposed coal mine should be rejected due to climate change impacts.

The Conversation

Global coal use in 2022 is reaching an all-time high, but Australia is bucking the trend

In a year marked by record-smashing floods, fires, heatwaves and droughts, the urgent need to act on climate change has never been more apparent. And yet, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has found coal burning for electricity generation will reach record levels this year.

Bangkok Post

To activate hope, activate capital

The atmosphere at the end of last month's UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt was rather sobering. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced countries to turn to thermal coal and other fossil fuels to meet their energy needs, likely postponing the transition to a net-zero economy. But COP27 also…

Newcastle Herald

Ex-Labor minister again found corrupt over Hunter Valley mining licences

The court on Tuesday found Macdonald had no reasonable cause or justification to grant two licences to Hunter Valley company Doyles Creek Mining in 2008.

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Newcastle Herald

Federal clean energy deal worth $8b: coal and gas cap debate in parliament

Hunter-Central Coast REZ and Sydney Ring - Hunter Transmission Project are included in the agreement.

AAP

Vic Supreme Court throws out EPA coal case

The Victorian Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Environmental Protection Agency in the first case to test Victorian climate change legislation.

The Guardian - AU

Relief as Santos dumps plan to release untreated CSG water near Queensland bum-breathing turtle habitat

Only treated wastewater is now proposed to run into Dawson River, home to the white-throated snapping turtle

Salon

How Germany saved coal miners' health

In the Saarland, medical debt is practically nonexistent

The Guardian - US

Big oil is behind conspiracy to deceive public, first climate racketeering lawsuit says

Lawyer in a civil lawsuit launched by towns in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico describes why it is using laws used to target mob bosses

ABC News

McGowan government hands cash to struggling Griffin Coal amid looming summer energy crisis

An unknown amount of taxpayer money will be spent helping an insolvent coal miner that is $1.4 billion in the red keep its lights on, with the supply of electricity at peak times depending on it.

The Guardian - UK

‘It was a set-up, we were fooled’: the coal mine that ate an Indian village

The long read: In a pristine forest in central India, the multibillion-dollar mining giant Adani has razed trees – and homes – to dig more coal. How does this kind of destruction get the go-ahead?

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