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Coal exit only part of the answer, say professors calling for tougher WA climate change action

Professors of five Australian universities hit out at the WA government as greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, condemning its cosy relationship with the resources industry.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

As the eastern states face an energy crisis, Victoria may be in a slightly better position. Here's why

Experts say the state's brown coal reserves could provide a "safety net", but ageing power plants and instability from the interconnected national energy market may still pose a threat.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

Bank group accused of exploiting loopholes and ‘greenwashing’ in climate pledge

‘Net zero’ global alliance of financial institutions, begun at Cop26, can still invest in coal and other fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

CBI summons Trinamool MLA Saokat Molla for questioning in coal theft case

New Delhi The CBI has summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla for questioning in a case o

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2022

Satellite spots huge burst of methane from Russian coal mine

A private company that uses satellites to find sources of methane emissions around the globe said Wednesday that it detected one of the largest releases of the potent greenhouse gas ever seen, coming from a coal mine in Russia earlier this year

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

Methane leak at Russian mine could be largest ever discovered

About 90 tonnes of methane an hour were released from the Raspadskaya mine in January, data shows

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022

Collie residents react as Western Australia gives deadline for coal-fired power plants

Western Australia will do away with coal power by 2029, leaving the state's electricity hub without its major industry. But residents say the people of Collie knew the "tough day" was coming and are sandbagging their livelihoods.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

'We want to be part of that movement': residents embrace renewable energy but worry how their towns will change

Amid soaring energy costs, the new Labor government is working to deliver a A$20 billion pledge to rebuild and modernise Australia’s electricity grid. It will help deliver a plan for 122 gigawatts of new renewable energy in the National Electricity Market by 2050, eventually replacing coal generation.

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2022

Energy economists are calling for change, so what can Queensland do to avoid future blackouts?

Five of Queensland's state-owned power generators are currently not operating. Others are being turned off on purpose as blackouts threaten.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

'Buffer lands' key to post-coal growth

Buffer zones around mining operations could be unlocked to give one of Australia's biggest regional economies a chance at sustainable growth beyond coal.

AAP · Jun 14, 2022