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Minister vows to ensure coal test accuracy after allegations

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says he wants to ensure the "absolute accuracy" of claims made by Australian companies about the quality of coal exports.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 22, 2022

Hunter mining operators under scrutiny as local MPs call for caution amid Andrew Wilkie's coal export claims

Hunter mining operators under scrutiny as local MPs call for caution amid Andrew Wilkie's coal export claims

Claims about fraud in the coal export industry made by Independent MP Andrew Wilkie have rippled through the Hunter Valley coalfields.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

'Sunny Makes Money': India installs a record volume of solar power in 2022

'Sunny Makes Money': India installs a record volume of solar power in 2022

India, on track to become the world's most populous country, gets about 70% of its electricity from coal. But the government is aggressively investing in renewable energy — particularly solar.

WEKU · Nov 21, 2022

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COP27 flinched on phasing out 'all fossil fuels'. What's next for the fight to keep them in the ground?

The latest UN climate change summit (COP27) concluded, once again, with a tussle over the place of fossil fuels in the global economy.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2022

Tech layoffs are not the canary in the coal mine for the U.S. labor market, Morgan Stanley says

Tech firms including Lyft, Twitter, Stripe, Meta and Amazon have laid off staff in recent months.

Fortune · Nov 21, 2022

Asset monetisation of Rs 33,422 crore in FY23 so far, coal ministry leads with Rs 17,000 crore

NEW DELHI: The government has monetised assets worth Rs 33,422 crore under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) in 2022-23 so far, with the coal ministry leading the list by raising Rs 17,000 crore, and the ports and shipping ministry surpassing its overall fiscal target, according to sources.

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2022

World Trade Organisation head says Australia should focus more on green hydrogen, less on coal

The head of the World Trade Organisation says Australia should aim to reduce its reliance on coal exports and instead focus on green hydrogen.

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

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China Could Cut Methane Emissions Through Monitoring, Diet Changes, Experts Say

China Could Cut Methane Emissions Through Monitoring, Diet Changes, Experts Say

China was the the largest source of global methane emissions in 2021.

The News Lens · Nov 21, 2022

Federal MP Andrew Wilkie alleges coal exporters using faked reports of 'cleaner coal' and bribes to boost profits

Federal MP Andrew Wilkie alleges coal exporters using faked reports of 'cleaner coal' and bribes to boost profits

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says documents given to him by a coal industry executive reveal that exporters have been lying about their lab results, and that the regulator has failed to act on widespread "shocking misconduct".

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

Give us coal for Christmas please: Ukraine

Give us coal for Christmas please: Ukraine

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko is asking for a shipment of coal before Christmas to help the war-torn nation battle a freezing winter.

AAP · Nov 21, 2022

Government seeks ASIC briefing on coal testing 'scam'

Government seeks ASIC briefing on coal testing 'scam'

The independent MP from Tasmania says the industry has been lying for years about the quality of Australian coal.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2022

Coal exporters accused of falsifying data

Coal exporters accused of falsifying data

The Albanese government will examine accusations by independent MP Andrew Wilkie in parliament of exporters fabricating data to falsely claim 'clean coal'.

AAP · Nov 20, 2022

Asia must seize energy opportunity

Asia must seize energy opportunity

A year ago, following US President Joe Biden's election win, multilateralism once again became the beating heart of global climate action. G20 leaders agreed to more ambitious near-term climate targets en route to achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century, and they committed to ending inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies and cooperating on clean…

Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022

Dartbrook partners say they have raised $100 million to reopen Aberdeen underground mine next year

Dartbrook partners say they have raised $100 million to reopen Aberdeen underground mine next year

Dartbrook underground reopening plans

Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2022

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France 24 · Nov 20, 2022

Multinationals opening new gas sites, despite climate change warnings

Although scientists keep insisting that the planet needs to move away from its dependence on oil, gas and coal to effectively combat climate change, hydrocarbon development projects continue to emerge. Several countries, cities and NGOs are calling for a non-proliferation treaty on fossil fuels.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

South Africa faces challenges in transition away from coal

Living in the shadow of one of South Africa’s largest coal-fired power stations, residents of Masakhane fear job losses if the facility is closed as the country moves to cleaner energy

ABC News · Nov 19, 2022

Auditor for obscure Indian company at centre of WA energy crisis 'alarmed' at financial accounts

The auditor of an Indian-owned company at the centre of Western Australia's growing energy crisis says it's "unable" to verify the firm's accounts.

Reuters · Nov 19, 2022

South Africa's Transnet reopens one line on North Corridor

South Africa's state logistics firm Transnet said on Saturday it has reopened one of the two lines on the North corridor which was closed earlier this month following the derailment of a train carrying export coal.

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The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

EPA orders Ohio power plant to stop dumping toxic coal ash

In a major action to address toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants, the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered an Ohio utility to stop dumping dangerous coal ash into unlined storage ponds and speed cleanup of the site

ABC News · Nov 18, 2022

Demand for Queensland metallurgical coal set to increase despite global trend

Despite global demand for coal continuing to plummet by 2050, the need for Queensland metallurgical coal is expected to increase during that time, state government analysis shows.

Bangkok Post · Nov 18, 2022

Firms vow ESG principles are here to stay

Leading businesses are adopting environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices, in line with government efforts to protect the environment and build a sustainable society.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022

High school basketball schedule: Nov. 21 to Nov. 27

The full schedule for the first week of the season.

AAP · Nov 18, 2022

Queensland report backs future for coal

Queensland's coal industry is emerging as a winner in the global energy crisis as demand from India, Japan and South Korea pick up the slack from China's ban.

Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2022

COP27: Are India’s climate pledges a lot of hot air?

While many have praised the government’s commitment to cut greenhouse emissions some remain wary.

Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2022

Australian Indigenous leaders say ‘need to be’ at climate table

First nations representatives say the scale of the climate crisis requires ‘unprecedented collaboration’.

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