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Solar outpaces coal for the first time in China: How does Europe compare?

China has seen an explosive growth in its renewable installation, with coal's share in its energy mix edging down in recent years.

Euronews · Sep 1

Indonesia doubles down on coal to power its aluminum expansion

Indonesia doubles down on coal to power its aluminum expansion

The Iran war has dented global supplies of aluminum, raising production costs for the metal used in buildings, cars and airplanes, among other things

The Independent UK · Sep 1

In 1996, West Virginia's BRWA and WVWRI developed a plan to treat Swamp Run’s acid mine drainage. 28 years later, 2 projects had dramatically improved the stream’s pH with lasting gains

In 1996, West Virginia's BRWA and WVWRI developed a plan to treat Swamp Run’s acid mine drainage. 28 years later, 2 projects had dramatically improved the stream’s pH with lasting gains

Swamp Run in Upshur County, West Virginia, faced decades of water quality problems caused by acid mine drainage from buried coal refuse left by abandoned surface coal mines. The Buckhannon River Watershed Association and West Virginia Water Research Institute developed and completed two treatment projects, in 2016 and 2020, to…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

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The barbecue tips top chefs swear by – from perfect fish to better veg

From mastering charcoal and heat zones to cooking fish without drying it out, Borough Market’s fire-cooking experts share the barbecue tricks worth stealing this summer. By Hannah Twiggs

The Independent UK · Aug 31

'Deeply concerned': more time sought to weigh up massive Hunter mine extension

The Independent Planning Commission is seeking more details about key aspects of the project.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

Corporate actions this week: NTPC, Coal India among nearly 90 cos set to hit record dates for dividend payouts, bonus issues & stock splits

Nearly 90 companies, including NTPC, Coal India and Oil India, have scheduled record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits from August 31 to September 4. Investors must hold the respective shares as of the record date to qualify. Mastek, Glenmark Pharma and Triveni Engineering are among Monday’s stocks,…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions

Energy minister says states can apply to use coal and gas supply to power datacentres but must prove it is cheaper than renewables

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

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'No carve-out': Labor clarifies data centre energy deal

'No carve-out': Labor clarifies data centre energy deal

Queensland and the NT will be able to power AI data centres with coal and gas, but ministers want guarantees that energy prices won't rise as a result.

Candidates Run Against Data Centers, but Ohio Legislature Didn’t Get the Memo

Candidates Run Against Data Centers, but Ohio Legislature Didn’t Get the Memo

Candidates in both parties turn on the industry while a bill redefining coal and gas as “clean” energy moves quietly in the statehouse.

Capital & Main · Aug 27

45 Indian coal power plants have critical low fuel, government data shows

45 Indian coal power plants have critical low fuel, government data shows

Forty-five Indian power plants operate with critically low coal inventories now. Monsoon rains disrupt supplies and electricity demand rises amid hotter weather. Coal stocks have fallen significantly, impacting operational requirements for power generation. Heavy rainfall in key coal-rich states has slowed mining and transportation efforts. The power ministry has asked…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Charlton’s warning on data centres’ impact on power bills

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Charlton’s warning on data centres’ impact on power bills

Household and business power prices could rise if artificial intelligence (AI) data centres end up being powered by coal or gas generation, a federal assistant minister has said.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Australia’s backdown on data centres allows them to use energy from coal and gas. Here’s what that means

Australia’s backdown on data centres allows them to use energy from coal and gas. Here’s what that means

It’s official: Australia’s data centre boom will not be solely powered by renewables.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Tata Power shares slide 4% after company loses $490 million arbitration challenge in Singapore. What's the case about?

Tata Power shares slide 4% after company loses $490 million arbitration challenge in Singapore. What's the case about?

Tata Power shares tumbled after the Singapore International Commercial Court dismissed the company’s challenge to a $490 million arbitration award in favour of Kleros Capital Partners over a Russian coal project dispute. Tata Power plans to appeal the ruling, with the company having 28 days to approach the Singapore Court…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Tata Power loses challenge to $490 million arbitration award

Tata Power loses challenge to $490 million arbitration award

Tata Power's challenge to a $490 million arbitration award was rejected by Singapore's court. The court upheld damages awarded to Kleros Capital Partners regarding a Russian coal asset bid. Disagreements over leadership and ownership soured the partnership in 2015. Kleros alleged Tata Power misused confidential information and acted in bad…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

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The Economic Times · Aug 26

Reliance explores aluminium entry as Adani lines up $11.5 billion bet: Report

Reliance Industries is reportedly considering a foray into aluminium production. This potential venture could harmoniously align its upcoming coal gasification initiatives with metal manufacturing processes. The company has already acquired tender documents for a substantial bauxite block in Odisha. Meanwhile, it is progressing on a coal gasification project in Andhra…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Uttarakhand government approves 25-year power procurement from Adani Power

The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved a 25-year power purchase agreement with Adani Power for 1,320 MW of coal-based electricity at ₹5.746 per unit. The power will come from a plant being set up in Chhattisgarh and is expected to be supplied to the state from FY30.

The Times of India · Aug 25

In 2008, Czechia began flooding the lignite mine created after the old city of Most was demolished for coal; by 2014 the pit held 70.5 billion litres of water, forming a 309-hectare lake up to 75 metres deep

What does it take to give a landscape carved by decades of coal mining back to nature? The answer in Czechia, however, is becoming more complicated. The huge open-cast lignite mines in the Ústí Region were to be turned into artificial lakes after mining was completed. But as climate change…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Tata Steel gets interim relief in Rs 1,755 crore Jharkhand coal mining demand case

Tata Steel received interim relief from a Rs 1,755 crore demand by Jharkhand. The Ministry of Coal's Revisional Authority will consider the company's challenge. Authorities are barred from taking coercive action against Tata Steel for now. This order protects the company while its dispute is pending. The underlying demand remains…

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Barchart · Aug 24

Andrew Yang Warns That AI Is Set to Displace Millions of Workers, America Is ‘Terrible at Retraining’ Workers… ‘The Coal Miners Did Not Become Coders’

Yang recently raised concerns over the future of AI in the United States.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

SC issues notice on plea to enforce community forest rights near PEKB coal block in Chhattisgarh

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and Chhattisgarh government. A plea challenges the cancellation of community forest rights near the PEKB coal block. The court issued notices to relevant authorities regarding the villagers' rights. Ongoing mining activities in the coal block will remain unaffected by this notice.…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Country diary: South Wales’s summer of fires will linger long in the memory

Tylorstown, Rhondda Valley: These coal areas are shaped by fire and ash. I find a high point to try and survey the damage

Newcastle Herald · Aug 24

A dwindling Hunter populace may be help, not hindrance

Phillip O'Neill: 'What if districts in the Hunter were to embrace a certain amount of population decline from the get-go?'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 23

Mine extension would leave kids with 'inheritance debt', climate advocates say

What new analysis by Parents for Climate has revealed.

The Times of India · Aug 23

In 1984, Washington began capping the Seattle landfill under Gas Works Park; decades later, herons nested beside rusting towers on the old coal gas plant

Gas Works Park in Seattle, once a site of serious soil contamination due to its industrial legacy, underwent significant restoration efforts. By 1984, clean soil was placed over the polluted areas, enabling its safe reopening. Today, notable industrial remnants not only commemorate the park's history but also foster urban wildlife,…

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

Investigation reveals how a runaway 10,000-tonne coal train was stopped

The 10,000-tonne train travelled for 20 kilometres and reached speeds of up to 90kmh.

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