The Latest Breaking News from Coal

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Tax breaks for local producers could become law if the coalition upholds its opposition to forced labour in global supply chains, an anti-slavery expert says.

AAP · Jan 24, 2025

Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived

President Donald Trump's return to office could bring some temporary relief to the beleaguered U.S. coal industry

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Wood-burning stoves are a serious problem for your health – and the environment

There is something cosy and appealing about settling down next to a roaring fire in winter but, every year, nearly 61,000 premature deaths in Europe are caused by air pollution as a result of people burning wood or coal to heat their homes.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2025

As Trump turns to fossil fuels, Europe sprints ahead with renewables

Solar and wind power are replacing coal and gas in power generation, but experts warn of hurdles ahead.

Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2025

Solar overtakes coal in EU's energy mix as renewables continue to rise

Solar power overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production for the first time in 2024, and renewables made up nearly half of the bloc’s energy mix.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 23, 2025

Solar Power Surpasses Coal In EU For First Time

Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc's power sector, according to a report released Thursday.

International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025

‘Rising star’: EU made more electricity from solar than coal in 2024

Report reveals solar power generated 11% of bloc’s electricity, surpassing coal at 10%

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

South Korea to shrink biomass energy subsidies after criticism over link to deforestation

The South Korean government has announced it will reduce indirect subsidies for biomass energy

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Nuclear tactics pitch politics over policy, say experts

With the coalition's nuclear policy facing staunch opposition from the scientific community and state governments, experts debate its political strategy.

AAP · Jan 17, 2025

Energy Commodities Q4 and 2024- Where are they Heading in 2025?

Traditional energy commodities and ethanol moved higher in Q4 and 2024. U.S. natural gas futures led the sector on the upside in the year ending December 31, 2024. As the energy sector heads into 2025, the dramatic shift in U.S. energy policy could cause increased volatility over the coming months.

Barchart · Jan 16, 2025