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In France and Germany, politics – not nationality – dictate energy preferences

Not since 2000 under Jacques Chirac had a French president held a state visit in Germany. It was, therefore, with some anticipation that Chancellor Olaf Scholz greeted his counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, from 26 until 28 May in Berlin, Dresden and Münster, days away from the European elections and in a…

The Conversation

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

A gusty $20 billion in investment will blow in from a mere three offshore wind projects that one team plans to build to help rewire industrial heartlands.

AAP

Former Provincial Legislator Charged of Taking $59.3 Million Bribes

Veteran of the coal industry pleads guilty to accepting bribes and will be sentenced at a later date

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Rare-earth elements could be hidden inside coal mines

Rare earth elements are necessary for modern technology, including green energy, but they only come from a few sources around the globe. New research has discovered them hiding in coal mines in the U.S.

LiveScience

The Geneva Motor Show is ditching Europe for Qatar as the global jet-set class looks to Asia and the Middle East

Conferences fleeing Europe are the canary in the coal mine for the region's competitiveness crisis.

Fortune

Super fund misled consumers through 'greenwashing'

An Australian super fund engaged in "greenwashing" by falsely telling consumers it did not invest in coal mining, oil tar sands, gambling or Russian companies.

AAP

Two hundred new Hunter jobs on offer at underground mine

About 75 per cent of the coal will be used for steel making.

Newcastle Herald

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Mining puts enormous koala habitat area at risk: study

Koalas face losing an area of habitat 17,000 times the size of the Gabba if proposed coal mines in central Queensland go ahead, a study says.

AAP

Mt Arthur coal mine bullying and damages claim to go ahead in Supreme Court

Claims Mt Arthur failed to properly manage bullying complaints

Newcastle Herald

Should we worry about wasting renewable energy? Here’s why ‘spilling’ excess power is expected – and efficient

In Australia’s electricity system, more and more energy from sunlight and wind is being “spilled” – or not converted to electricity.

The Conversation

Australia’s ‘learning by doing’ approach to managing large mines is failing the environment

High-profile legal disputes, such as the current case between coal giant Adani and the Queensland government, show Australia’s approach to managing large mining projects is flawed.

The Conversation

Upper Hunter residents demand bigger chunk of coal royalties cash

Many Muswellbrook residents want royalties increased further.

Newcastle Herald

If regional communities don’t want a windfarm, why would they accept a nuclear power station?

The Coalition’s energy policy is leveraged on regional discontent about renewables. But many farmers don’t want nuclear in their back yard either

The Guardian - AU

South Africa: coalition government won’t fix past failures – expect the private sector to play a bigger role in delivering power, transport and security

To help save the planet, governments across the globe are choosing to adopt sustainable policies and encourage (or coerce) the private sector to do likewise. Given the climate crisis, most responsible governments are focusing on finding every possible means to meet existing needs without sacrificing the planet to meet the…

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In threat to climate safety, Michigan to woo tech data centers with new laws

Opponents of bills argue ‘offramp’ to keep gas or coal plants running will be triggered if energy-heavy centers are built

Newcastle Herald

The Hunter's coal exit demands more than yet another document

Phillip O'Neill: 'Don't expect to be impressed.'

The Guardian - AU

‘People prefer that we’d never close’: Eraring lifeline a mixed blessing for a coal community in limbo

The NSW government’s decision to extend the 40-year-old power station for another two years has some locals breathing a sigh of relief – but others are ready for a post-coal future

AAP

Nuclear plan a 'distraction' as coal town transitions

A coal mining town earmarked as a possible site for hosting a nuclear power plant is showing little appetite for the federal opposition's plan.

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New US rules aim to crack down on toxic air pollution by steelmakers

Rules target contaminants such as mercury, benzene and lead released by coke ovens used by facilities to burn coal

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Biden Administration's Actions Spark Debate Over Coal Industry

Debate over the future of coal in the US intensifies as Biden administration's measures aim to balance environmental concerns with economic interests.

The Guardian - AU

‘Largest ever’ NSW coalmine plan will put pressure on state’s net zero target, watchdog says

EPA says proposal to keep Hunter Valley Operations mines going to 2050 would release almost 30m tonnes of CO2

AAP

State's 'largest coal-mining proposal' under fire

Extending the life of one of NSW's biggest coal-mine operations will require steep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions elsewhere, authorities say.

The Conversation

Why do we need a Net Zero Economy Authority? And how can it fulfil its promise?

To support its climate agenda, the Albanese government is building new institutions. One of the most important will be the Net Zero Economy Authority. The proposed laws to create this authority are currently before the Senate.

AAP

Ukraine energy funds 'more efficient' than sending coal

An extra $31 million in Australian aid for Ukraine's energy and humanitarian needs is more effective than shipping coal to the war-torn nation, Penny Wong says.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Coalition’s ex-detainee curfews challenged; ANC on the brink in South Africa; unpacking Barnaby Joyce’s new boots

Measures for former detainees called ‘unconstitutional’; watershed moment looms in South African politics

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