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The Latest Breaking News from Coal

Winter blackouts risk in Great Britain ‘lowest in four years’ despite end of coal

Energy system operator expects winter power supplies to outstrip demand by almost 9% this year

The Guardian - UK

Demolition of Mt Arthur Coal progresses as mine's closure date looms

Closure date looms closer for Mr Arthur Coal near Muswellbrook.

Newcastle Herald

Gas isn’t a good alternative to coal – South Africa should focus on solar, wind and green hydrogen

South Africa is immersed in a “just energy transition” from a fossil fuel-based energy system to a cleaner, low-carbon energy system. This new system will be based primarily on renewable energy, such as solar, wind and green hydrogen.

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Not the time to be optimistic about fresh coal projects

'We see nervousness from the coal sector about future approvals.'

Newcastle Herald

Morning Mail: Albanese marks 7 October anniversary, coalmine damages Indigenous art site, Panthers claim NRL title

Anniversary of Hamas attacks on Israel marked; rock falls at NSW place bearing ‘culturally significant’ artwork; Penrith make it four in a row

The Guardian - AU

New life for Hunter underground mine following funding deal

Muswellbrook's Dartbook mine set to reopen after 18 year hiatus.

Newcastle Herald

Save the Newcastle Post Office, at any cost

'This significant historic building should be restored.'

Newcastle Herald

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‘Where’s the accountability?’: Indigenous elders decry ‘irreparable’ coalmine damage to heritage site

Exclusive: Leaders warn damage to artwork at Dendrobium coalmine in NSW could be a ‘second Juukan Gorge’

The Guardian - AU

‘Coal jobs were out, opiates were in’: how shame and pride explain Trump’s rural popularity

Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild spent years in America’s whitest and second-poorest district. She discusses what she found

The Guardian - US

Labour must ensure benefits of future growth are shared equally across Britain

Regeneration efforts in former coalmining communities have not led to enough job creation

The Guardian - UK

Hunter coal exports surge ahead, but price remains a worry

Hunter coal exports on track to surpass 2023 volumes.

Newcastle Herald

Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal, major study finds

Research challenges idea that sending liquefied natural gas around the world is cleaner alternative to burning coal

The Guardian - US

Miner breached environmental laws in 'almighty' blast

Maules Creek Coal has been found guilty of failing to comply with environmental protections over a blast that shook locals and sent two workers to hospital.

AAP

Friday briefing: What the end of Port Talbot steelworks says about Britain’s green energy transition

In today’s newsletter: The end of coal, steel plants facing closure – how the UK is trying to build a post-fossil fuel economy

The Guardian - UK

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Capital & Main

California Voters Can Reverse State’s Decision to Cut Millions For Climate Disasters

New scorecard reveals extent of private equity’s role in fossil fuel finance.

The Guardian - UK

Despite the end of coal-fired power, the UK’s green energy future is still unclear

Letters: The last coal-fired power station is closed, but what about the Drax station still burning trees, asks Donald Simpson. Also letter from Jude McCarthy

Metal Hammer

Coal Chamber pull out of Aftershock festival, citing singer Dez Fafara’s health issues

After postponing a tour in August due to a medical scare, Coal Chamber have also cancelled their next festival appearance

Newcastle Herald

Nod for coal shows deep disregard for region's health

MINE EXPANSION: Nation must walk away from this toxic fuel

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AAP

Calls for sweeping review after another mining death

The death of another mine worker in Australia's largest coal-producing state has sparked calls for an industry-wide review of safety practices.

Fortune

Trump vs. Harris: How EV adoption will be affected by who wins the election

With electric vehicles, there’s a sense we're in suspended animation, holding our breaths to see who wins the presidential election.

The Guardian - AU

Plibersek’s coalmine decision is double trouble for climate and housing

The emissions impact is obvious but with full employment in construction, approving three mine extensions is saying you want workers there rather than building homes

Newcastle Herald

Australia must farewell coal, welcome wind

Letters and Short Takes: Wednesday, October 2

The Guardian - AU

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

Newcastle Herald

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

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

The Guardian - AU

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

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