Centennial turns up the heat over Eraring coal supply contract talks Centennial has been locked in fruitless negotiations with Origin. Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2024
Residents will be fine with nuclear plants, says Dutton Australians with homes near coal and gas facilities would be receptive to living close to nuclear power plants, the federal opposition says. AAP · May 24, 2024
Corporate welfare may keep the lights on. But backing Eraring power station will have other costs for the NSW government Propping up Australia’s largest coal-fired power station could deter investments in renewable energy or batteries. And might other operators now coming begging? The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024
Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has ensured future modifications to a Queensland super tax on coal royalties will require legislative changes. AAP · May 23, 2024
Extending life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station is ‘deeply disappointing’, green groups say NSW Labor agreement with Origin to keep Eraring plant open for two more years to 2027 leaves environmental groups ‘deeply disappointed’ The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
'Strikes the right balance': reaction to Eraring extension Eraring Power Station needed to support clean energy transition. Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2024
New evidence bolsters allegations Adani Group overcharged for coal On January 9, 2014, the bulk carrier MV Kalliopi L docked at Ennore port in Chennai, the southern Indian city in Tamil Nadu, after a fourteen-day voyage from Indonesia. It carried 69,925 metric tons of coal destined for the state’s power company. Newslaundry · May 22, 2024
New guidelines will force Hunter industry to work harder to decarbonise Large emitters will be regulated through consent conditions. Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2024
Fate of thousands of jobs and two coal mines hangs on new Eraring contract Origin's contract expires in June. Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2024
No port regulation means users pay and keep paying MONOPOLY POWER: Mining industry warns future customers of hefty fee increases Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2024
Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability Power grid upgrade delays and the mothballing of generators will create energy gaps for Australia's eastern states unless there's swift public investment. AAP · May 20, 2024
Closing Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station would leave NSW exposed to risk of blackouts – Aemo States must roll out batteries, solar and wind energy more quickly to ease risk of blackouts, market operator says The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024
Char-Broil C-Line Charcoal Grill 665 review: a recipe for smoky success? I cooked up a storm with the Char-Broil C-Line Charcoal Grill 665 – but did the barbecued meats and veggies pass the taste test? TopTenReviews · May 20, 2024
Green activists push Biden to freeze ‘disastrous’ deepwater oil export rigs Sensing election-year traction, coalition of 20 environmental groups also demand entrenchment of pause in gas-export licences The Guardian - US · May 20, 2024
Newslaundry · May 20, 2024 What BJP and Congress manifestos say – and don’t say – on key environmental issues While air pollution continues to occupy a prominent place in the manifestos of India’s two biggest political parties, one of the biggest causes of climate change- coal, and the need for a justful transition away from it-remains missing from the manifestos of these parties.
The Hindu · May 19, 2024 In Frames | Staying power Coal and lignite have been the mainstay of energy security in the country but with the push to transition to renewable energy, public sector undertakings are not far behind
Capital & Main · May 17, 2024 Abandoned Wells, Methane-Emission Loopholes and Underground Toxic Waste Dumps All Raise Concerns Here are the world’s top banks financing fossil fuels — is yours on the list?
France 24 · May 17, 2024 The future of Europe’s Green Transition: In safe hands? This week we take a closer look at the Green Transition in Europe - from the invaluable invertebrates in the soil beneath us, to the end of obsolete coal mines and the revolution in transport, our show investigates just how fast Europe is becoming greener - and how to ensure…
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 NLCIL sees 31% jump in profit, record output in past fiscal NLCIL reports 31% profit increase, record coal production, power generation, and successful bids in commercial coal mining auctions.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2024 Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusive A federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to a local school board in Pennsylvania's coal region is unfairly shutting Latino voters out of power
The Conversation · May 17, 2024 Nuclear subs are coming to Australia. Now the Coalition wants reactors, too. We’re not ready for it For decades, Australia has exported uranium – but not used it, other than in the Lucas Heights research reactor. But change is coming.
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024 Union urges Labour not to ban new North Sea licences without plan for jobs Unite launches bid to persuade Keir Starmer to invest more in north-east Scotland
Top News · May 16, 2024 US Plans To Halt Federal Coal Leasing In Wyoming Basin US proposes to end federal coal leasing in Wyoming's Powder River Basin to promote clean energy and combat climate change.
International Business Times · May 16, 2024 US Ends Leasing In Its Largest Coal-producing Region President Joe Biden's government on Thursday announced it was ending coal leases in the Powder River Basin, the nation's largest coal-producing region, drawing condemnation from the mining sector and praise from environmentalists.
WEKU · May 16, 2024 Biden ending new leases in America's top coal region Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the country's top producing region.