The Latest Breaking News from Coal

Good news – there's a clean energy gold rush under way. We'll need it to tackle energy price turbulence and coal's exodus

This week, the Australian Energy Market Operator warned gaps in electricity supply are likely within three years.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2022

Transition body for coal workers proposed

The Jobs and Skills Summit has been told a transition agency for coal and gas workers would be critical to boost employment in a clean-energy economy.

AAP · Sep 1, 2022

New rail link in Jharkhand to add coal evacuation capacity up to 125 MT by March 2023: Government

Government aiming to scale up coal production target to 1.25 billion tonnes by FY25

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022

With Scott Morrison gone, Sussan Ley has taken up the task of baseless EV bashing

The deputy Liberal leader has been taken to task over the ‘totally wrong, wholly incorrect’ claim that no one is making electric utes

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2022

Hawaii to close its only coal power plant in a step toward renewable energy

Lawmakers approved legislation in 2020 banning coal for electricity production by the end of this year

The Guardian - US · Sep 1, 2022

Centennial Coal to require bilateral approval for mine near Lithgow in nationally significant environment

A coal mining company will have to satisfy the federal Environment Minister its operation will not cause irreversible damage to world-renowned ecosystems.

ABC News · Aug 31, 2022

Health impacts of coal ash dams in the spotlight

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is reviewing the regulation of the state's ash dams in response to growing concerns about their impact on human and environmental health.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2022

Burning native forest wood waste for electricity shouldn’t be classed as renewable energy, Senate report suggests

Climate bill inquiry says government should consider establishing a transition authority for coal and gas workers

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2022

Mamata accuses Centre of blackmailing, says family will tackle notices legally

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s comments comes a day after summons were issued to the Trinamool Congress general secretary and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee in the coal pilferage scam

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2022

City vs. Country. Steel vs. Coal. … It’s Pitt vs. WVU!

On the 15th anniversary of the Brawl’s most stunning chapter, one of college football’s greatest rivalries returns as a reminder of the sport’s rich tradition and, for some, agonizing history.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 31, 2022