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See the greenhouse gas impact of Labor’s decision to expand three NSW coalmines

The 1.3bn tonnes of carbon that may be generated by the three projects is more than triple Australia’s entire annual emissions

The Guardian - AU

Former miner: how and why I helped stop a coal train

If the government won't take action against corporations, the people will

Newcastle Herald

Amid Australia’s chaotic climate politics, the rooftop solar boom is an unlikely triumph

It’s difficult to overstate how rapidly Australians have embraced solar power – there’s now more rooftop solar than coal-fired power. The key question is what policymakers can learn from its success

The Guardian - AU

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Coal-fired power stations 'flexing' to beat the duck curve

Bayswater Power Station produces record low levels of power.

Newcastle Herald

With the closure of Port Talbot, UK must step up investment in green jobs

Thousands will lose their jobs in the coming months and the deep scars left by 1970s factory closures remain. Change must be quick

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s ‘immoral’ coalmine decision akin to drowning Pacific neighbours, Tuvalu climate minister declares

Labor government has undermined case to co-host 2026 UN climate summit with island nations, Dr Maina Talia declares

The Guardian - AU

Last coal-fired power station in Britain closes down in landmark moment for clean energy

Closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottinghamshire puts an end to the country’s use of coal for electricity, which began in 1882

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Donald Trump and the "pride paradox"

"Trump brilliantly prospected for white, blue-collar shame, found it, converted shame to blame and set it on fire"

Salon

The deep history of British coal – from the Romans to the Ratcliffe shutdown

With the last coal-fired plant closing on Monday, we chart the rise and fall of the once-indispensable fuel that powered modern Britain

The Guardian - UK

Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. It ends 142 years of coal power in the UK

Britain’s last coal-fired power plant is closing

The Independent UK

Britain's Last Coal-fired Power Station Closes

The UK's last coal-fired power station will officially close its doors on Monday, making Britain the first G7 country to end its reliance on the fossil fuel to produce electricity.

International Business Times

End of an era as Britain’s last coal-fired power plant shuts down

UK’s 142-year history of coal-fired electricity ends as turbines at Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant in Nottinghamshire stop for good

The Guardian - UK

There's a long road ahead to make Newcastle's inner city easy to access

Letters: 'Tomorrow we may be the ones in wheelchairs.'

Newcastle Herald

Exploring old Wallsend's backyard

Any 19th century Wallsend miner would not recognise the contours of his old suburb today

Newcastle Herald

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The Guardian - AU

AFP seize 48kg of cocaine and methamphetamine at Sydney airport – as it happened

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Newcastle Herald

Bulldozer might be the best thing for Newcastle's old post office

Letters: 'Let's face it, the inner city needs a lift.'

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1 Energy Dividend Stock to Snag for Long-Term LNG Upside

With the AI boom driving global demand for LNG to new heights, this dividend-paying energy stock is primed for success, especially following its recent long-term LNG deal.

Newcastle Herald

Anti-coal activists bailed after spending the night in custody

Rising Tide activists released on bail in Newcastle court.

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The Conversation

Our electricity workforce must double to hit the 2030 renewables target. Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas

The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target, our new report finds. More than 80% of these jobs will be in renewables. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs (not including the coal and gas export…

The Independent UK

Death toll from a coal mine explosion in Iran rises to 50

Iran state TV says the death toll from an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran rose to 50 after one of the miners injured in the weekend blast died in hospital

AAP

Climate, koala alarm as coal mines cleared to dig more

The Albanese government has been condemned for green-lighting the expansion of three coal mines as operators describe the move as sensible.

Newcastle Herald

Heart disease, stroke and cancers: doctors fear the health consequences of new coal mining approvals

Doctors highlight the health impacts of Hunter coal mining approvals.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s coalmine expansion approvals undermine its credibility on the climate crisis

How does a massive coal expansion lasting decades line up with what it has pledged? Leaders of low-lying Pacific nations might appreciate some answers

Evening Standard

Controversial plans for new pavilion at Coal Drops Yard are shelved after Gormley criticism

Locals opposed to the scheme said the planned new building would resemble a “duty free mall”

Newcastle Herald

Police remove climate protesters from coal train in Newcastle

Nine people have been charged after the protest.

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