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Coal, the Proven Path Out of Energy Poverty - Roll Call

What No One Seems to Know About Coal As advanced nations pursue the glittering dream of transitioning to alternative forms of energy–issuing calls and challenges for the rest of the world to join the parade–the one constant that got us here in the first place has been unfairly slandered and…

Roll Call

What is a 'carbon bomb' project? Examples and climate impact

These carbon bombs pose an immense risk to the future of human life on the planet

Evening Standard

Visitors will be allowed in Florence chapel's secret room to ponder if drawings are Michelangelo's

Just four at a time, visitors soon will be allowed access to a long-hidden space inside Florence’s Medici Chapel where delicate charcoal drawings sketched on the walls have been attributed by some experts to Michelangelo

The Independent UK

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South Africa power outages: some improvement but a long way to go before the grid is stable

Over the past few months, South Africa’s power generation sector has performed better than expected. Four factors explain this: an acceleration of solar power installations, less frequent breakdowns at power stations, a less restricted supply of diesel and the return to operation of some units at Kusile coal fired power…

The Conversation

Pike county distillery plans to repurpose underground coal mine to age Kentucky bourbon

It’s part of a larger plan to create a 20-acre complex along Kentucky Highway 292. That will include a distillery, rickhouse, welcome center, museum and restaurant. Lodging and tours of the rehabilitated mine are planned for the future.

WEKU

As Coal Mines Close, Displaced Miners Find Work in Renewable Energy Boom

A battery startup in West Virginia and the mineworkers union may have a blueprint for those left behind in the energy transition.

Capital & Main

Mosgiel coal miner's son who played trumpet

The life and death of a great trumpet player in 19 lines

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Australia's new dawn: becoming a green superpower with a big role in cutting global emissions

This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition.

The Conversation

Kazakhstan mine fire death roll rises to 42

Kazakhstan's emergency ministry says the death toll from a fire at a coal mine has risen to 42

The Independent UK

Chhattisgarh-based SECL achieves 100 million tonnes of coal dispatch for FY 23-24, fastest since its inception

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has achieved 100 million tonnes of coal dispatch for FY 23-24. This is the fastest 100 MT coal dispatch achieved by the company since its inception. Last year the company had dispatched around 85 million tonnes of coal in the…

The Times of India

Worried economists call for a carbon price, a tax on coal exports, and 'green tariffs' to get Australia on the path to net zero

Australia’s top economists have overwhelmingly backed the reintroduction of the carbon price that helped cut Australia’s emissions between 2012 and 2014.

The Conversation

Dozens of miners killed in fire inside Kazakhstan coal mine

Rescue operation under way to find missing miners after methane explosion at a mine owned by steel giant ArcelorMittal.

Al Jazeera

At least 21 dead in Kazakhstan coal mine fire

A coal mine fire in central Kazakhstan has killed at least 21 workers while another 25 remained unaccounted for, the operating company ArcelorMittal Temirtau said in a statement

The Independent UK

Arrested TMC Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital; condition 'stable'

West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital after arrest in multicrore ration scam. ED team arrested Mallick in connection with corruption in public distribution system.

The Hindu

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Centre agrees to provide additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst ongoing power crisis

Energy Minister K.J. George on Thursday said that the Central government has agreed to provide an additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst the ongoing power crisis in the State.

AAP

Major miner faces shock Qantas-style shareholder revolt

More than 40 per cent of Whitehaven Coal's shareholders have voted against their executive pay, as investors demand action on net-zero obligations.

The Independent UK

Former coal-fired power plant being razed to make way for offshore wind electricity connection

A giant smokestack that was part of the landscape for millions of tourists heading to beaches on the southern New Jersey shore is coming down Thursday morning

The Conversation

All mines close. How can mining towns like Mount Isa best manage the ups and downs?

The announcement by Glencore last week that its Mount Isa copper mines will close in 2025 is significant for the town.

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Coal fires up Queensland's budget surplus

Net debt has shrunk and the budget surplus has boomed, a report into the Queensland government's finances has revealed.

Newcastle Herald

Court asked to reject 'drug dealers defence' for mine approvals

Mt Pleasant will become the largest producing coal mine in Australia.

Newcastle Herald

'World's largest coal port' under threat

North Queensland Bulk Ports challenging Newcastle for coal export title.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu was the largest producer of lignite in 2022-23, report

The Guardian - UK

Poland’s climate-friendly coalition warned of obstacles to emissions goals

Energy prices and presidential veto powers among challenges facing parties likely to form government, say analysts

The Hindu

Coal Ministry generates ₹28.79 crore revenue via disposal of scrap

Coal Ministry reports ₹28.79 crore revenue from scrap disposal, freeing 50,59,012 sq ft area. 1,08,469 physical files reviewed, 8,088 old files weeded out, 29,993 e-files closed online after reviewing 80,305

Newcastle Herald

ON THIS DAY: Remembering the Beresfield rail disaster

Beresfield train station was wiped out in seconds.

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