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Unions allege ‘scam in import of fuel for power plants’

Trade unions allege Centre's coal import moves favour one or two private companies. Power Ministry circular is contradictory, misguiding, deceitful and against the interest of energy consumers, people and the nation, they say. Unions demand disclosure of groups playing vital role in decisions and policies.

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Government’s inefficiency has led to power crisis in Andhra Pradesh, alleges BJP leader Lanka Dinakar

Power bills are burning a hole in the pocket of the consumers, says Lanka Dinakar as the State government has made an upward revision in the tariffs in eight spells in the last four years. The coal stocks are sufficient for only two days. It speaks volumes of the sordid…

The Hindu

NLCIL bags first prize in Swachhata Pakhwada award

NLCIL wins 1st prize in 'Swachhata Pakhwada' award among PSUs under Ministry of Coal. CMD M. Prasanna Kumar received award from Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary, Ministry of Coal in New Delhi. NLCIL selected for award due to activities, innovative ideas, public participation & awareness programmes during Pakhwada.

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Barnaby Joyce labels net zero ‘utterly untenable’ as potential Coalition rift emerges over climate

Michaelia Cash insists Liberals are committed to 2050 goal under Peter Dutton as National party conference considers dropping the policy

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Approving new coalmines while pledging climate action is an untenable position – and the Albanese government knows it

Being serious about limiting global heating to 1.5C doesn’t just mean investing in green energy, it means ensuring there are as few new mines as possible

The Guardian - AU

Queensland coalmines to rival electricity sector for climate pollution by 2030, report finds

Eighteen new coal projects represent ‘carbon bomb’ that should not be approved, conservationists say

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor’s tough talk on Eraring undermined by boost to coal royalties

The demise of the coal cap leaves the government little time to secure a deal with Origin Energy to extend the power plant

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NSW government hikes coal royalties to raise extra $2.7bn

Move comes after Minns government announced plans to engage with the owner of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station to extend its life

The Guardian - AU

NSW coal royalties increase by 2.6 per cent

The new coal royalty scheme will raise $2.7 billion over four years.

Newcastle Herald

Australia’s export of fossil fuels like selling drugs to ‘maintain’ lifestyle, former top fire chief says

Exclusive: Greg Mullins calls for fossil fuel subsidies to be torn up as he blasts Labor over ‘incomprehensible’ coalmine approvals

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Heavy rains fill major reservoirs in Godavari basin to brim

Heavy rains in Godavari catchment areas have caused major dams/reservoirs to fill near capacity. 85 crest gates of Lakshmi (Medigadda) barrage opened, 49 of 66 Saraswathi barrage gates lifted, 54 of 74 Parvathi barrage gates open, 6 flood gates of Lower Manair Dam (LMD) in Karimnagar lifted. Coal production in…

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UK research centers on use of waste coal for graphite products

A few billion tons of waste coal sit in impoundment sites across the Commonwealth. Scientists at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research have determined a use for that material.

WEKU

Govt. should explain for undeclared power cuts, Purandeswari demands

BJP State president Daggubati Purandeswari said the power distribution companies (DISCOMs) had just a few days ago announced ‘power cuts’ but went on to deny that the supply was being curtailed.

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Afternoon Update: unions welcome Joyce’s early exit; Australia tops G20 coal emissions; and the Rolling Stones’ new album

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The Conversation

Every country can make a difference – but carbon reductions need to be realistic and fair

This weekend, the world’s major economies will convene in Delhi for the G20 summit. On the table will be the common goal of limiting global temperature rise as climate chaos becomes ever more evident.

The Guardian - AU

Australia has highest per capita CO2 emissions from coal in G20, analysis finds

Australia used twice as much electricity as China on a per capita basis and 48% of it came from coal plants, thinktank says

Newcastle Herald

BHP warns Mt Arthur vision is getting harder to achieve

The state government is considering increasing coal royalties.

The Hindu

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George

Karnataka faces summer-like peak demand for electricity due to poor monsoon. Govt. is purchasing power to meet shortfall & planning to import coal for better power generation. Union Minister of Power & Renewable Energy says nation is fully prepared to meet any spike in demand.

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NSW soon to decide on Eraring extension but former treasurer says it could cost billions

Matt Kean says previous Coalition government would have had to pay Origin Energy up to $3bn to keep half coal plant open for two years

Chicago Sun-Times

Schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 found intact, miles off Wisconsin coastline

The Trinidad, a 140-foot-long vessel that carried grain and coal, sank in May 1881 about 120 miles north of Milwaukee. The crews possessions and deck gear are still present.

Newcastle Herald

Bellbird miners remembered 100 years after disaster

The lives of 21 miners and six pit horses were lost to carbon monoxide.

WEKU

A glacier baby is born: Mating glaciers to replace water lost to climate change

Residents of Pakistan's Himalayan region turn to science and folklore, with backing from the U.N. They're erecting ice towers, harvesting avalanches and performing an ancient glacier ritual.

The Hindu

A.P. Rythu Sangham demands action plan for tackling drought

APRS urged the govt. to save crops, supply power and pay compensation for losses due to adverse weather. The storage in reservoirs at 50%, coal stocks for 3 days only. Govt. must consult all parties to tackle drought.

The Guardian - AU

Coalmine approvals in Australia this year could add 150m tonnes of CO2 to atmosphere

Expansion of metallurgical coalmine in Queensland will add 31m tonnes alone with activists accusing Albanese government of being reckless

The Conversation

Pulverised fuel ash: how we can recycle the dirty byproduct from coal-fired power stations

The ash from burning coal in coal-fired power stations lies in thousands of landfills around the world. This waste material, generally considered a hazard, is now being put to good use in the construction industry.

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