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Turkey coal mine explosion kills 25 with many still trapped

There were 110 people in the mine at the time of the explosion, interior minister Suleyman Soylu said

Wales Online · Oct 14, 2022

Rescuers in Turkey race to reach trapped coal miners after deadly blast

An explosion inside a coal mine in northern Turkey on Friday left 14 people dead, at least 28 injured and nearly 50 trapped underground, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said.

France 24 · Oct 14, 2022

Australia's newest coal plant Bluewaters strips fortunes amid rapid rise of renewable energy

Once a beacon of hope for the industry, the newest coal-fired power plant in Australia now stands as a symbol of its mortality.

ABC News · Oct 14, 2022

Coking coal production set to increase in Queensland despite clean energy plan

Queensland's 10-year energy plan aims to move away from coal-fired power reliance by 2035, but huge amounts of coal will still be produced and exported, and applications for new and extended mines show no signs of slowing.

ABC News · Oct 13, 2022

CIL’s green push: 1,190 MW solar plant in Rajasthan

NEW DELHI: State-run Coal India will set up a solar power project with a capacity of 1,190 mega watt in Rajasthan as part of its carbon mitigation plan, the coal ministry said on Thursday.

The Times of India · Oct 13, 2022

Perth religious leaders take public stance against new coal and gas projects

A church service at St Mary's Cathedral in Perth was one of several held across Australia to demand a greater commitment to climate change from the Australian government.

ABC News · Oct 13, 2022

Victorian towns told to evacuate or shelter as major flooding hits – as it happened

All the day’s news, as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022

Financing the transition to net-zero – here's how the EU will advise investors where to put their money

Ahead of next month’s COP27 climate summit we have been given a stark reminder of the lengths still required to tackle climate change. A new report estimates that investments of US$1 trillion (£904 billion) a year in renewable power will be needed by 2030 to avoid the effects of climate…

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Procure coal from indigenous blocks, Jagan tells officials

‘This is needed in view of rising prices in international market; there is also a need to maintain enough coal reserves to avoid power cuts next summer’

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2022

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel threatens legal action against Raman Singh for 'Sonia Gandhi’s ATM' remark

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday sharply reacted to BJP national vice president Raman Singh’s remarks and demanded an apology for his remarks that “Bhupesh is acting as the ATM for Sonia Gandhi” and for his allegation that an ‘illegal levy’ of Rs 25 per tonne is being…

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2022