The Latest Breaking News from Coal

Biomass power station produced four times emissions of UK coal plant, says report

Drax received £22bn in subsidies despite being UK’s largest emitter in 2023, though company rejects ‘flawed’ research

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Coal mining company fined after dozer operator's death

A mining company has been fined for failures in its safety management system after the death of a worker who became trapped under a bulldozer in 2018.

AAP · Aug 9, 2024

Investors push Glencore to scrap spin-off of heavily polluting coal division

More than 95% of investors urged commodities firm to keep highly profitable fossil fuel arm to help maximise shareholder cash

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024

Probe into worker's death at Queensland coal mine

Initial reports on the death of a Queensland mine worker suggest an incident involving a small crane, the industry regulator says.

AAP · Aug 3, 2024

Gaming's Wackiest Adventure of 2024 Lets You Slap Anything

Coal Supper's debut is a love letter to their native Yorkshire, England, and is the funniest game of 2024.

Inverse · Aug 1, 2024

Methane is turbocharging unnatural disasters – Australia must get serious about reducing emissions

One of the most significant achievements of the 26th United Nations climate conference in Glasgow (COP26) three years ago was the launch of the Global Methane Pledge. The goal is to reduce global methane emissions at least 30% by 2030.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024

‘Growing belief Grangemouth can be saved’ ahead of rally, union says

A TRADE union has warned that oil and gas​ workers may “become the coal miners of our generation” ahead of a rally to protect jobs at…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024

New exports needed to fill $50 billion coal hole

NSW Premier Chris Minns is on the hunt to replace the state's $50 billion in coal exports as the world transitions away from fossil fuels.

AAP · Jul 30, 2024

For decades, governments have subsidised fossil fuels. But why?

Even now, decades after we first began trying to avert the worst of global warming, more than 80% of the world’s total energy comes from fossil fuels.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024

Wind and solar energy overtake fossil fuels to provide 30% of EU electricity

Report finds 13 member states generated more energy from wind and solar power than coal and gas for first time in 2024

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024