The Latest Breaking News from Coal

‘Canaries in the coalmine’: loss of birds signals changing planet

Billions of birds are disappearing because of humanity’s impact on Earth, global review finds

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

PBOC Backs Coal Industry With $15 Billion of Credit

Central bank follows through on government commitment to increase coal production as China seeks to secure its energy supplies

Caixin Global · May 4, 2022

Australians overwhelmingly support action to reduce carbon emissions, Vote Compass data shows

How much would Liberal, Labor and Green voters be prepared to spend each year to help prevent climate change? Vote Compass has the answer.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

750 mining jobs potentially at stake as Eraring closure approaches

Deputy Premier says 750 mining jobs potentially affected by Eraring closure

Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2022

Qld govt rules out any coal plant closures

Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says the government has no plans to close any of the state's eight coal-fired power stations.

AAP · May 4, 2022

Country diary: A living fossil with a tale to tell

Winlaton Mill, Gateshead: The landscape here is vast and exhilarating, but a close look reveals a curious plant with a link to the area’s coal past

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022

Around 750 NSW coal miners could lose jobs

More than 700 coal mining jobs could be impacted by the imminent closure of Australia's largest coal-fired power plant close in the NSW Hunter region.

AAP · May 4, 2022

South32 releases fresh plans for continued mining beneath Sydney's drinking water catchment

Opponents to South 32's plan say it "doesn't make sense" to put the catchment at risk, but supporters argue the potential economic benefits are too good to ignore.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Coal exploration in three zones in Hunter, Central West ruled out by NSW government

Deputy Premier Paul Toole says several thousand hectares in the Central West and Hunter been deemed unsuitable because of the environmental and economic implications, citing a clear market shift in the interest in building new coal mines.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Morning mail: RBA’s shock interest rate rise, Roe v Wade leak authentic, Apra award winners

Wednesday: Federal election campaign brings unease in coal-rich NSW seat of Hunter. Plus: One Nation scrambles for candidates

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022