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Living in the noise, dust and pollution of the UK's largest open coal mine at Ffos-y-Fran, Merthyr Tydfil

"Everything was black. We were constantly cleaning... We couldn't open the windows. The noise would penetrate the house... the noise of the diggers is just horrendous. There's no sleeping with it."

Wales Online

Former Hunter miner says state's commitment to ban open cut works at Dartbrook is small comfort in broader context

"I'm not saying that we should be shutting mines tomorrow and kicking people out of jobs," he said, "(But) there's a lot more work that needs to be done."

Newcastle Herald

Upper Hunter thoroughbred industry bolstered as state reaffirms open cut mining ban at Dartbrook

The NSW government will amend a state environmental planning policy to effectively reinforce its earlier commitment to prohibit open cut mining at Dartbrook coal mine in the Upper Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

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Environment groups seek to block sale of Vales Point power station

A coalition of environment groups are urging the federal government to block the sale of Vales Point Power Station to a company owned by Czech billionaire Pavel Tykac.

Newcastle Herald

Daniel Andrews plans to revive the State Electricity Commission. What will it mean for Victoria’s power?

A move to bring back the publicly owned SEC shows governments are not confident the private sector can decarbonise quickly enough, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Where once there was coal smog, a cloud of uncertainty now hangs over Lithgow

The NSW town is in a hurry to transition from mining and power generation – but attracting new industries has its own pitfalls

The Guardian - AU

Aberfan 56th anniversary: The story of the coal-mining tragedy

Every year, the UK - and especially the Welsh - pay tribute to the victims and the community of Aberfan

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No traffic lights, no street lights: What to expect in a winter blackout

The National Grid warned there could be blackouts on ‘very very cold winter days’

The Independent UK

How The Crown portrayed the Aberfan disaster in Wales

The collapse of a colliery spoil tip 55 years ago resulted in the deaths of 144 people

The Independent UK

Qld premier 'pleased' with new coal mine

The Queensland premier has welcomed the approval of the New Acland coal mine, which will produce up to 7.5 million tonnes per year until 2034.

AAP

Ky. energy bills likely to go up this winter amid rising fuel prices

WEKU

World-first Japanese bulk carrier with giant sail arrives from Japan on Monday to load coal

Revolutionary sail-carrying bulk carrier bound for Newcastle

Newcastle Herald

German leader warns against 'worldwide renaissance' for coal

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says that Russia’s war in Ukraine must not lead to a “worldwide renaissance” for coal

The Independent UK

Victoria signals end of coal by announcing a new 95% renewable target. It's a risky but vital move

It’s the end of the line for coal in Victoria, after Victorian Premier Dan Andrews today announced plans for 95% renewables within 13 years. Until now, the industrialised state has been aiming for 50% by 2030.

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Qld's Acland coal mine gets water licence

The Queensland government has granted water licence to New Hope Group for the expansion of its New Acland coal mine, allowing it to start work on the project.

Reuters

Global CO2 emissions to grow less than 1% this year thanks to renewables- IEA

Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels are expected to rise by just under 1% this year, as the expansion of renewables and electric vehicles outweighed coal demand, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia to strike green energy deal with rich nations at G20 summit

KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia is on track to secure a clean energy partnership with rich countries when it hosts a G20 summit in November, obtaining international funding to cut its reliance on coal power and to implement a green and fair transition, energy analysts said.

The Independent UK

Some risks too big: Insurers withdraw from fossil projects

Environmental campaigners are welcoming moves by insurance companies to exclude coverage for fossil fuel projects because of climate change

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The Guardian - UK

Coal projects outside China becoming ‘uninsurable’, says climate group

As big firms stop insuring coal, complex schemes unlikely to find expertise needed, says Insure Our Future

The Independent UK

Tusk calls for probe into Russian role in Polish wiretapping

Poland's top opposition leader has called on the country’s ruling party to fully clarify the facts surrounding an eight-year-old affair involving the illegal recordings of top politicians and coal imports from Russia

Daily Mirror

Eight puppies left to die after being tied to tree at former coal mine

Staff at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, in North Lincolnshire, have been left heartbroken by the number of dogs being abandoned in recent weeks - and believe it is only going to get worse

ABC News

Experts say 'crazy' policies will hobble role of gas in Australia's energy transition

Across the developed world, countries are betting big on gas to be the transition fuel to renewable energy. So why is Australia, with all its gas reserves, unable to follow suit?

Asharq Al-Awsat

Safety of Turkish Mines Questioned after Blast Kills 41

Türkiye’s main opposition party and an engineering industry body questioned safety protocols on Monday after an explosion at a state-run mine killed 41 workers, stirring memories of the country's worst mining disaster eight years ago. The blast on Friday at the Amasra coal mine owned by state-run Turkish Hard Coal…

Dynamite News

Research: Cutting Coal Offers Significant Health Benefits However Environmental Justice Issues Remain

According to a recent study that used data from Texas and nearby states, the most popular methods for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity .Read more on Dynamite News:

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Leadership Condoles Turkish President on Victims of Coal Mine Explosion

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has sent a cable of condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the victims of the coal mine explosion that rocked the northern Bartin province. "We have received the news of the coal mine explosion in Bartin province…

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