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Biden ending new leases in America's top coal region

Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the country's top producing region.

WEKU

Clean energy slump – why Australia’s renewables revolution is behind schedule, and how to fix it

For years, the electricity sector has been the poster child for emissions cuts in Australia. The sector achieved a stunning 26% drop in emissions over the past 15 years, while other sectors have hardly budged. The share of renewable energy has gone from 7.5% to more than 30% in that…

The Conversation

'Mining is a temporary use of land' - inquiry will examine rehabilitation options

There are more than 50 large active mine sites across NSW.

Newcastle Herald

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US proposes ending new federal leases in nation's biggest coal region

The Biden administration has proposed an end to new coal leasing from federal reserves in the most productive coal mining region of the U.S. The move announced Thursday would limit future climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions from burning the fuel

The Independent UK

Court upholds 'drug dealer's defence' for coal mine approvals

Court rules minister not required to consider climate impacts.

Newcastle Herald

Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

The full bench of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by campaigners related to how the federal environment minister considers fossil fuel projects.

AAP

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

After knocking back a BHP takeover bid, Anglo American is set to sell its Australian coal mines and use funds to reset the multinational's balance sheet.

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Coalition questions $300 power bill rebate as Chalmers says the wealthy not Labor’s ‘focus or concern’

Peter Dutton confirms he will back electricity rebate but joins chorus of criticism saying $3.5bn cost-of-living measure is not means tested

The Guardian - AU

$700M MACH Energy dispute with construction group Supreme Court trial date

Claims and counter claims have mounted over the 2017 contract

Newcastle Herald

Boiler light-up of two Yadadri Thermal Power Station units sets in motion its phased commissioning

TS-Genco engineers achieve milestone by initiating boiler light up at Yadadri Thermal Power Station, advancing power generation.

The Hindu

Anglo American To Split Group After Rejecting BHP Bid

After rejecting an improved takeover offer worth GBP34 billion ($43 billion) from BHP, which had hoped to create a copper titan, Anglo said it was accelerating plans to simplify the group and reward shareholders in a "radical" revamp.

International Business Times

Coal mine's licence not fit for purpose, court told

Residents who fear what a NSW coal mine might be doing to their health have gone to court, arguing its environmental licence is not fit for purpose.

AAP

Panel flags lack of progress in reversing Meghalaya coal mining damage

High Court-appointed panel flags lack of progress in restoring environment damaged by rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya.

The Hindu

Birbhum — a proposed coal mine in West Bengal and the related health hazards

The West Bengal government’s ambitious ₹35,000 crore Deocha Pachami coal block mining project at Mohammad Bazar has been facing protest over land acquisition.

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Newcastle Herald

Union calls on Minns to save hundreds of Hunter coal jobs tied to Eraring

Two mines supply coal to the ageing power station.

AAP

Call to cut coal growth as NSW set to miss climate goal

Official data shows NSW is expected to miss its recently legislated emissions-reduction targets, prompting calls to scale back coal mine expansions.

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TVA Proceeds With Gas Plant Despite EPA Criticisms

TVA plans to replace coal plant with gas despite calls for renewables, facing environmental concerns and scrutiny over energy choices.

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Health practice suspended for miners' bung lung tests

Coal miners in central Queensland will need to have their lungs retested after an audit found a health practice failed to effectively conduct tests.

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Clean energy on the cusp of rolling back fossil fuels: Report

Solar and wind investments reach tipping point in electricity supply, spelling doom for coal and gas, says think tank.

Fortune

AI’s massive appetite for energy will make or break climate-change goals

Aging energy infrastructure can’t handle AI’s huge power needs. Experts are divided on whether an AI-fueled grid will mean more solar panels or more coal plants.

WEKU

Unions double-down in the Deep South: Can Alabama pave the way?

Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers, coal miners and autoworkers all speaking out for change.

Newcastle Herald

'So done with coal and gas': climate protesters demand action

About 30 people took part in the climate protest

AAP

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Australia's superannuation funds, as long-term investors, are increasingly making decisions based on the best returns for members in a decarbonising world.

The Hindu

Step-motherly treatment dished out by Modi govt to Jharkhand: Congress

Congress accuses Centre of withholding funds from Jharkhand, questions PM Modi's promises on coal royalties and housing schemes

Newcastle Herald

Former Newcastle mining township of Minmi a place of secrets

As urban sprawl draws closer to Minmi, Mike Scanlon uncovers the village's hidden gems

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