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Chinese premier calls for more coal production as electricity demand soars

Records for electricity usage broken in Shandong, Henan and Jiangsu after early summer heatwaves

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022

Qld delays mine emissions cuts until 2027

The Queensland government won't make coal and gas companies start cutting fugitive emissions from their existing mining projects until 2027.

AAP · Jun 24, 2022

New Acland Coal Mine agreement with Qld government a result of bullying, lawyer says

An environmental lawyer says the Qld government succumbed to "bullying" by failing to prosecute over alleged illegal mining activity in the state's south, as the company involved awaits approvals for its third stage expansion.

ABC News · Jun 24, 2022

AP power utilities to buy 500 to 1,500 MW power from external sources till October

The Southwest monsoon is likely to disrupt coal mining and transportation across the country, hence the preparedness

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022

Why this new climate case against the high-polluting Scarborough gas project is so significant

A major new climate case to stop Woodside’s controversial Scarborough gas project going ahead has been filed by the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) in the federal court this week. ACF lawyers argue that the potential for the project’s emissions to harm the Great Barrier Reef must be assessed.

The Conversation · Jun 23, 2022

Albanese government may join US push to cut global methane emissions by 30%

Exclusive: New resources minister also says ‘the pathway from coal to renewables goes only through gas’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022

Woman forced to wear gas mask every night over 'angry' dispute with neighbour

The symptoms caused by coal smoke include coughs, chest pains and breathlessness - Svetlana said 'every night I need to wear a gas mask because I can't sleep, I can't breathe'

Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022

Energy authorities ignite ridicule over 'super' wood-burning stove

The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency’s promotion of “super” wood-burning stoves as a solution to high cooking gas prices has drawn ridicule on social media.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2022

Boris Johnson says UK should start mining and burning coal again

Prime minister says current setup ‘makes no sense’

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Mayors hit out at 'slap in the face' as state budget snubs coal towns

The mayor of Muswellbrook has called the state budget a "slap in the face" for the region as a Hunter MP says the "toe in the water" commitment to hydrogen is evidence the government isn't serious about transforming Hunter communities that rely on coal.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 22, 2022