Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. It ends 142 years of coal power in the UK Britain’s last coal-fired power plant is closing The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
Britain's Last Coal-fired Power Station Closes The UK's last coal-fired power station will officially close its doors on Monday, making Britain the first G7 country to end its reliance on the fossil fuel to produce electricity. International Business Times · Sep 30, 2024
End of an era as Britain’s last coal-fired power plant shuts down UK’s 142-year history of coal-fired electricity ends as turbines at Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant in Nottinghamshire stop for good The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024
There's a long road ahead to make Newcastle's inner city easy to access Letters: 'Tomorrow we may be the ones in wheelchairs.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 29, 2024
Exploring old Wallsend's backyard Any 19th century Wallsend miner would not recognise the contours of his old suburb today Newcastle Herald · Sep 29, 2024
AFP seize 48kg of cocaine and methamphetamine at Sydney airport – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2024
Bulldozer might be the best thing for Newcastle's old post office Letters: 'Let's face it, the inner city needs a lift.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2024
1 Energy Dividend Stock to Snag for Long-Term LNG Upside With the AI boom driving global demand for LNG to new heights, this dividend-paying energy stock is primed for success, especially following its recent long-term LNG deal. Barchart · Sep 26, 2024
Anti-coal activists bailed after spending the night in custody Rising Tide activists released on bail in Newcastle court. Newcastle Herald · Sep 26, 2024
Our electricity workforce must double to hit the 2030 renewables target. Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target, our new report finds. More than 80% of these jobs will be in renewables. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs (not including the coal and gas export… The Conversation · Sep 25, 2024
Death toll from a coal mine explosion in Iran rises to 50 Iran state TV says the death toll from an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran rose to 50 after one of the miners injured in the weekend blast died in hospital The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
Climate, koala alarm as coal mines cleared to dig more The Albanese government has been condemned for green-lighting the expansion of three coal mines as operators describe the move as sensible. AAP · Sep 25, 2024
Heart disease, stroke and cancers: doctors fear the health consequences of new coal mining approvals Doctors highlight the health impacts of Hunter coal mining approvals. Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2024
Labor’s coalmine expansion approvals undermine its credibility on the climate crisis How does a massive coal expansion lasting decades line up with what it has pledged? Leaders of low-lying Pacific nations might appreciate some answers The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2024
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2024 Controversial plans for new pavilion at Coal Drops Yard are shelved after Gormley criticism Locals opposed to the scheme said the planned new building would resemble a “duty free mall”
Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2024 Police remove climate protesters from coal train in Newcastle Nine people have been charged after the protest.
The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024 Dutton’s nuclear plan would mean propping up coal for at least 12 more years – and we don’t know what it would cost Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan relies on many of Australia’s coal-fired power stations running for at least another 12 years – far beyond the time frame officials expect the ageing facilities to last.
The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024 UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’ At the end of September, the UK’s last remaining coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, will be retired. The closure of the plant should – and will – be celebrated by environmentalists, as the move away from coal has made Britain’s electricity much cleaner over the past decade. It is…
Top News · Sep 24, 2024 Iran Reports 49 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion Tragedy Iran confirms deaths of trapped coal mine workers, raising toll to 49. Rescue efforts continue amidst grief and investigations.
Top News · Sep 24, 2024 Iran's Coal Mine Explosion: Death Toll Rises To 49 Iran mourns as coal mine explosion in Tabas claims at least 49 lives. Calls for improved safety regulations in the mining sector.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024 Iran believes all remaining workers have died in coal mine explosion, raising death toll to 49 Iran says it believes the remaining workers trapped by an explosion at a coal mine in the country’s east have died, bringing the death toll in the disaster to at least 49
AAP · Sep 24, 2024 Government grants extension to three coal mines Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says extending the lifespan of NSW coal mines was above board, despite the decision being labelled a 'betrayal'.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2024 Tanya Plibersek approves three coalmine expansions in move criticised as ‘the opposite of climate action’ Decision angers environment groups with Australian Conservation Foundation saying Albanese government ‘continues to disappoint’
Newcastle Herald · Sep 24, 2024 Massive Hunter Valley coal mine extensions approved Government approves Mt Pleasant and Ravensworth mining projects.
AAP · Sep 23, 2024 'Unreasonable' coal taxes criticised by major miner Queensland's mining industry is at risk because of the government's 'unpredictable' tax policies, Australia's largest coal producer says.