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Federal Appeals Court Upholds EPA Rule On Coal Plants

Federal appeals court upholds EPA rule requiring coal-fired power plants to reduce carbon emissions. Industry challenges rejected.

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US appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place amid legal challenges

A federal appeals court is allowing a Biden administration rule aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in place as legal challenges continue

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Renewable Electricity To Outstrip Coal Next Year: IEA

The amount of electricity produced from renewable sources worldwide is set to surpass output from coal-fired plants for the first time in 2025, the International Energy Agency said Friday.

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Renewable energy key to forging 'green iron corridor'

Australia can provide "corridors" of green iron for steelmakers in other countries as coal-fired furnaces become more risky, says a report surveying investors.

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Where is the Energy Sector Heading in Q3 and Beyond?

After falling 21.85% in 2023, the energy sector of the commodities market posted its second consecutive quarterly gain in Q2 2024. While natural gas and ethanol led the sector higher in Q2, all energy commodities posted gains over the first six months of 2024 except for Rotterdam coal.

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In Coal Country, Voters Set to Double Down on Fossil Fuel-Embracing Politicians

West Virginia races could strengthen coal’s dominance and shape nation’s climate future.

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Cumbria coal mine shows planning is the next battleground in UK climate policy

Last week the UK’s new Labour government made a bold decision. The new minister for local government, Angela Rayner, announced that the government would withdraw its support for a new coal mine near Whitehaven in Cumbria, which had been approved two years ago by the then Conservative government.

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Business and farming groups say 2030 emissions target ‘critical for investments’ after Dutton ditches policy

Groups that often support Coalition – including Australian Industry Group and National Farmers’ Federation – call for ‘credible and consistent framework’

The Guardian - AU

Ag ministers raise 'serious' concern over nuclear plans

There is too much uncertainty about how the federal opposition's nuclear reactor proposal would affect food production, the nation's agriculture ministers say.

AAP

Residents weigh next steps after losing mine dust fight

Residents have lost a court battle over fine dust and other pollutants emitted by an open-cut coal mine in NSW but the fight may not yet be over.

AAP

Is Britain on track for a zero-carbon power sector in six years?

Labour won the 2024 general election with a promise to make the UK “a clean energy superpower”. Part of that vision is the creation of Great British Energy, a public company that will strive to achieve zero-carbon electricity production by 2030 (just over one parliamentary term away).

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Energy regulator says nuclear unlikely before 2050 as Chris Bowen attacks Coalition’s ‘risky’ plan

Australian Energy Regulator chair says Australia is ‘probably a decade too late’ for nuclear power despite opposition’s pledge to build first two plants by 2037

The Guardian - AU

Culture wars reignite over 'disingenuous' energy change

Renewables will be in the energy mix under a nuclear-powered coalition government, but investment has stalled and emissions are flatlining, the opposition says.

AAP

Energy giant preparing 'insurance policy' for Hunter coal mine appeal

Court due to rule on Mt Pleasant expansion appeal next week.

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The Guardian - UK

Cumbria project will be ‘net zero’, coalmine firm tells high court

Company insists project should go ahead despite new government saying it had been unlawfully approved

The Conversation

South Africa’s new environment minister must focus on people, not profits from fossil fuels – climate ecologist

There are huge profits to be made in exploiting South Africa’s natural resources, but these come at a cost to society and the environment. Pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of natural wealth have a disproportionate impact on the country’s Black and low-income communities and workforce.

The Independent UK

Indonesia's massive metals build-out is felling the forest for batteries

Indonesia has been building out a vast industry for nickel metal, traditionally used in making stainless steel but increasingly for batteries for electric cars and clean electricity projects

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Banks improve climate funding, but work to do: report

The big four banks have made significant strides to curb lending for fossil fuel projects but a report says they still have not met their own climate targets.

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The Walrus

The World Is Moving Away from Fossil Fuels. Canada Is Holding On for Dear Life

We’ve proudly failed to plan for what comes next

Newcastle Herald

Hunter councils say 0.5% of coal royalties not enough for transition plan

Ten councils have called for more consultation and a clear plan.

The Conversation

No room for nuclear power, unless the Coalition switches off your solar

Before renewables came along, coal-fired power stations pumped out electricity (and carbon emissions) 24 hours a day. But now, this type of “always on” baseload power is no longer necessary or commercially viable.

The Guardian - AU

Adani’s Queensland coalmine a threat to important wetland, Indigenous groups and scientists say

Letter urges environment minister to investigate alleged breaches at Doongmabulla Springs

The Independent UK

Coal miner missing in a Polish mine found alive more than two days after an earthquake

Officials say that a miner who went missing after an earthquake shook Poland's Rydultowy coal mine has been found alive more than two days after the accident that killed one and injured 17 other workers

Newcastle Herald

'People need to be trained': port paddle-out in preparation for blockade

Plans for 10,000 people to be involved in 10 days of climate action in November.

Newcastle Herald

Train driver reveals torment as protesters play with death on tracks

Disturbing images and first-hand experiences detail close calls.

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