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Rising temperatures mean more air conditioning which means more electricity is needed – rooftop solar is a perfect fit

On June 12 this year, the UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station was awoken from a 46-day slumber to meet demand for electricity to run air-conditioning units.

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Worker killed in freak accident in GDK-11 incline underground coal mine

Krishna Murari, a 40-yr-old contract worker, was killed in a freak accident in the GDK-11 incline underground coal mine of SCCL's RG-I Area in Godavarikhani, Peddapalli district. He was working on the continuous miner panel when a side wall collapsed on him, resulting in his death on the spot. Godavarikhani…

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Nearly two-thirds of the top fossil fuel producers in Australia and the world aren’t on track for 1.5℃ climate target

Rapid reductions in fossil fuel production and use are essential to limit global warming to 1.5℃ compared to pre-industrial levels. Our new research shows most of the world’s major coal, oil and gas companies are yet to make meaningful reductions.

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Let’s talk nuclear, the Coalition says – just don’t mention cost or how long it would take

The pace at which you could theoretically deploy the small modular reactor being advocated would mean sitting on your hands until at least the end of the decade

The Guardian - AU

Top 3 Green Energy Stocks to Own Today

With surging demand for renewables amid growing climate concerns and supportive government policies and funding, the green energy industry is well-poised for robust growth in the upcoming years. Given the industry’s tailwinds, top green energy stocks Alliance Resource (ARLP), Steel Partners (SPLP), and Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) could be ideal…

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‘Centre approves doubling of two railway lines in SCR’s jurisdiction’

SCR GM Arun Kumar Jain announces two major projects approved by PM Modi: doubling of Mudkhed-Medchal & Mahbubnagar-Dhone sections, Guntur-Bibinagar section. Projects to facilitate new trains, freight transportation, socio-economic development in AP & Telangana. Projects to connect N & W India to S, ease traffic congestion, provide alternative coal &…

The Hindu

Another attraction awaits tourists in Mysuru

Mysuru's vintage steam loco ES-507, built in London in 1926, will soon be unveiled for visitors at the Central Workshop. It was bought by the Mysuru State Railways for ₹1,65,865 and served for 63 years until 1983. It can carry 4 tonnes of coal and 5,490 litres of water. Illumination…

The Hindu

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A plan for how Indonesia will spend $20 billion to transition to cleaner energy has been submitted

A plan for how Indonesia will spend $20 billion to transition to cleaner energy was submitted Wednesday to the government and its financing partners

The Independent UK

Gentailers' renewables talk all wind

The main power companies make billions in windfall profits and their underinvestment in renewable infrastructure means they pay their shareholders even more cash, says Adam Currie

Newsroom.co.nz

Tamil Nadu’s daily coal stock availability declines

Tamil Nadu's coal stock availability down to 1.5M tonnes; sufficient to run Tangedco's power plants for 10 days. Renewable energy generation (wind & solar) in Aug (till 10th) 1,328.85M units. Coal India supplied 4.5MMT of coal in 1st Q of 2023-24. Railways likely to increase coal transportation capacity by 185MT…

The Hindu

As Climate Crisis Worsens, Debate Heats Up Over Transition to Clean Energy and Bank ‘Greenwashing’

More banks targeted for financing fossil fuel activity, including via a ‘hidden pipeline.’

Capital & Main

Coal miners say new limits on rock dust 'could save some lives'

Miners and their advocates testify in favor of new silica regulations aimed at preventing black lung disease

WEKU

Coal miners plead with feds for stronger enforcement during emotional hearing on black lung rule

Miners and advocates are pleading with the Mine Safety and Health Administration to ensure a proposed rule to cut the current limit for silica dust exposure has strict enforcement mechanisms

The Independent UK

Top 4 Coal Stocks Investors Are Gunning After

While the global trend leans toward adopting cleaner and more sustainable energy options, the coal industry's positive outlook is expected to persist due to robust demand from emerging economies. Therefore, four fundamentally sound coal stocks, China Shenhua Energy Company (CSUAY), CONSOL Energy (CEIX), SunCoke Energy (SXC), and Hallador Energy (HNRG),…

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Grattan on Friday: The Coalition's likely embrace of nuclear energy is high-risk politics

Crazy brave, or just crazy? If, as seems likely, the opposition embraces nuclear power in its 2025 election policy, it will be taking a huge political gamble.

The Guardian - US

Fury as Alberta cuts renewables during Canada’s worst fire season ever

Critics of the policy expressed concern that decision will weaken investor confidence in solar and wind energy in the region

The Hindu

Can small modular nuclear reactors help India achieve net-zero?

The world’s quest to decarbonise itself is guided, among other things, by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 7. Since the world still depends on fossil fuels for 82% of its energy supply, decarbonising the power sector is critical; the share of electricity in final energy consumption will also increase by…

WEKU

Utility group calls for changes to proposed EPA climate rules

Utilities argue proposed EPA power plant rules are too strict, while environmental groups say they should reduce climate pollution even more.

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‘It’s not just Appalachia’s problem’: imagining a future without coal

The rhapsodic film King Coal blurs the lines of documentary and memorializes the coal culture that has shaped Appalachia

The Hindu

Report finds several environmental and pollution issues affecting villagers in and around the two power stations in Neyveli and Cuddalore

Chennai-based 'Poovulagin Nanbargal' and 'Manthan Adhyayan Kendra' released a report highlighting health hazards caused by two thermal power stations and a mine in Neyveli and Cuddalore. Findings showed high levels of mercury, selenium and fluoride in drinking water sources, air and soil pollution, and lack of adequate health facilities. Report…

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2 units of 5×800 MW YTPS likely to be commissioned in Dec., Centre tells RS

The Hindu

Singareni eyes 20 MT coal production from 4 new mines in next fiscal

SCCL plans to mine 20M tonnes of coal from 4 new opencast mines in the next financial year. 90% of work is complete, remaining to be speeded up for December commission

Newcastle Herald

Nats and Glencore oppose coal royalty hike

Glencore says jobs will be put at risk if coal royalties are increased.

The Hindu

KCR’s spree of announcing sops continues ahead of Dec. polls

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao announces sops to various sections in Telangana Assembly, including interim relief to government employees, appointment of Pay Revision Commission, meeting to decide on allowing sale of assignment lands, merging of State Road Transport Corporation with government, establishing hi-tech rice mills and bonus to coal company…

The Guardian - UK

‘We became activists by necessity’: The fight to close the UK’s largest opencast mine

The Ffos-y-Fran coalmine was supposed to close last September. So why is it still operating? And how long will the local community have to put up with the noise, pollution and health impacts?

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