The Latest Breaking News from Coal

India’s hydropower output records steepest fall in nearly four decades

India's hydroelectricity output drops sharply, impacting renewable energy goals and increasing reliance on coal-fired power.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Tracing Hunter Street Mall's evolving streetscape

Taking a walk through time around Newcastle's evolving Hunter Street Mall

Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2024

CBD steetscape an evolving storey of demolition and renewal

The changing face of Newcastle's CBD.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2024

Why a town on the front line of America's energy transition isn't letting go of coal

Kemmerer, Wyo., is on the front line of America's energy transition, with its coal plant slated to close and a nuclear plant in the works. But some think the rush to quit fossil fuels is impractical.

WEKU · Mar 28, 2024

Solar largesse shines on coal industry in sunset

Australia's former fossil fuel hubs could play a significant role in the nation's energy transition as the government makes a major manufacturing commitment.

AAP · Mar 27, 2024

Taxpayers slugged $120m to $150m a year to keep Eraring open: report

Report puts cost of keeping Eraring open at $120m-$150m a year

Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2024

State faces huge bill for major coal-plant's lifeline

A leading energy analyst is urging the NSW government not to extend the life of a major coal-fired power plant and instead invest in zero-emissions solutions.

AAP · Mar 27, 2024

NSW may be forced to pay $150m a year to extend life of coal-fired plant, energy expert predicts

‘If ever there was a perfect case-study of the negative impacts on taxpayers of privatisation of strategic public assets, Eraring is it,’ Tim Buckley says

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2024

The collapse of Port Talbot’s steelworks is a death knell for industrial, working-class Britain

UK industrial towns offered not only well-paid jobs, but a whole working-class culture. A radical alternative is desperately needed, says former coalminer Keith Gildart

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse: US braces for supply chain disruption

Downing of Francis Scott Key Bridge disrupts shipping of cars and parts and risks loss of Baltimore’s cargo trade to other ports

The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2024