The Latest Breaking News from Coal

Although President Donald Trump has signed several measures to support the coal industry, he also has made cuts to federal agencies that miners say jeopardize their health.

Safeguard mechanism revamp leads to overall emissions fall but 70% of coal and gas facilities covered by scheme increased direct pollution

With Peter Dutton’s views on climate change in the spotlight, the focus has turned onto whether there will be any policies to reduce emissions in the next decade

Agencies protecting coal miners from hazards such as ‘black lung’ among those gutted by government cuts

There were suspicions, legal wheezes and a plan to divert a ship to Gibraltar to seize cargo, as ministers’ anxieties rose

Waste from coal plants was one of the Trump administration's recent deregulatory targets

MP tells climate deniers that right can exploit power outages for political gain; scientist fears ‘species will be lost’ in big dry

Proper maintenance is the answer to ageing coal generator reliability issues, the coalition has countered in response to more questions about its nuclear plan.

Coalition’s proposal overestimates the reliability of Australia’s ageing coal generators, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis says

Boyce tells Climate and Energy Realists Queensland that opposition to renewables is growing and fellow MPs should adopt a ‘do nothing strategy’

The Ukraine war sent shockwaves through global energy markets, driving up prices and leaving households across the UK struggling with soaring energy bills. But beneath the ground, in disused coal mines, lies a hidden resource – warm water. This underused geothermal source could be transformed into affordable, low-carbon heating for…