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What’s the Best 2024 Buy out of These 3 Coal Stocks?

Despite the intensified focus on eco-friendly energy alternatives, the rising demand for coal – facilitated by its affordability and easy transportation and storage capabilities – fortifies its anticipated growth trajectory. Given this scenario, let’s assess the prospects of coal stocks Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU), Hallador Energy (HNRG), and China Shenhua…

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France has enough electricity to last the winter despite cold snap

France will not have electricity worries this winter – even in the face of a cold snap like the one hitting the country this week. Last winter coal-fired plants had to be reactivated in the face of shortages.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's new plan to end power cuts is seriously flawed. Here's why

South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power.

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Huge, complete mammoth tusk accidentally discovered by North Dakota coal miners

A tusk scooped up my miners in North Dakota turned out to be one of the most complete skeletons of a mammoth ever discovered in the state.

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Gigantic solar farms of the future might impact how much solar power can be generated on the other side of the world

The Sun’s energy is effectively limitless. While resources such as coal or gas are finite, if you are able to capture and use solar power it doesn’t prevent anyone else from also using as much sunshine as they need.

The Conversation

Coal miners in North Dakota unearth a mammoth tusk buried for thousands of years

Fossil hunters are celebrating the discovery of a mammoth tusk and other bones unearthed at a coal mine in North Dakota

The Independent UK

First Thing: Second batch of Jeffrey Epstein court documents unsealed

More than 300 additional pages deepen the picture of Epstein’s elite orbit while resurfacing old claims. Plus, tips to cut down plastic use in your kitchen

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German Emissions At 70-year Low As Coal Use Drops

German emissions were at their lowest point in around 70 years, as Europe's largest economy managed to reduce its dependence on coal faster than expected, a study published Thursday showed.

International Business Times

The chickadee in the snowbank: A 'canary in the coal mine' for climate change in the Sierra Nevada mountains

Wet snow pelts my face and pulls against my skis as I climb above 8,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada of eastern California, tugging a sled loaded with batteries, bolts, wire and 40 pounds of sunflower seeds critical to our mountain chickadee research.

The Conversation

New Mexico regulators reject utility's effort to recoup some investments in coal and nuclear plants

Regulators have rejected an effort by New Mexico's largest electric utility to recoup from customers millions of dollars of investments made in a coal-fired power plant in the northwestern corner of the state

The Independent UK

UK use of gas and coal for electricity at lowest since 1957, figures show

Fossil fuel plants contributed about a third of electricity supplies in 2023 and renewables a record 42%

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine request for coal shipments being considered: PM

Ukraine has asked for shipments of Australian coal to help its citizens avoid freezing in winter, with the federal government considering the request.

AAP

CBI closes case pertaining to 1998 allotment of Kilhoni block

“After nearly a four-year probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a closure report in a case related to alleged irregularities in the allotment of Kilhoni coal block in Maharashtra to Nippon Denro Ispat Limited (NDIL) in 1998,” officials said on January 2.

The Hindu

Opposition backs coal shipment for Ukraine power supply

Opposition foreign affairs spokesman Simon Birmingham has called on the government to deliver more coal to Ukraine as Russia targets energy infrastructure.

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Hunter economy hoping for better run after more stops than starts

Economic drivers beyond population growth and coal are crucial.

The Canberra Times

How does gas mining affect health in farming communities?

The risks are understood so why does fracking continue?

The Conversation

Three-day week, 50 years on: lessons from a previous Conservative government struggling with a cost of living crisis

Midwinter. War in the Middle East. Energy crisis. Rising prices borne disproportionately by low-wage workers, particularly in a public sector squeezed by a “Tories in turmoil” UK government.

The Hindu

SCR surpasses 100 million tonnes of freight loading in record time

SCR achieves 100 million tonnes of freight loading in record time of 8 months & 26 days.

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The Hindu

Coal sector | Govt. plans financial support for coal gasification projects, higher production in 2024

Government sets policies to promote coal gasification, reduce imports & emissions, increase production & digitise records to meet India's rising electricity demand.

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NFL Week 17 Power Rankings: Quoth the Ravens, “Number One!”

Several elite teams had wins under their Christmas trees, and many of the league's best had coal in their stockings in the Week 17 power rankings.

Al Jazeera

Will raising fuel and power bills make Malaysians go solar?

Malaysia’s climate minister says he’ll cut subsidies from the rich and help the poor to help better the environment.

The Guardian - UK

Wales fears another Aberfan as Westminster refuses to clean up tips

Map shows 350 coal tips close to communities as UK government unwilling to take on costs

The Hindu

Keen contest for SCCL recognised trade union election, campaigning draws to a close

Campaigning ends for SCCL-recognised union elections; INTUC & AITUC-affiliated unions in fray.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NFL fans made the same joke about what Patrick Mahomes got struggling Chiefs WRs for Christmas

Shouldn't the wide receivers get lumps of coal this year?

The Conversation

Britain likely to generate more electricity from wind, solar and hydro than fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2023

There are many milestones to pass in the transition from a high to low-carbon sustainable energy system. There is the first hour without coal, or oil, or gas generation (or all of them together) and the point when the last coal, oil or gas power plant (or all of them…

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