The Latest Breaking News from Coal

Unrealistic plans to crack down on U.S. power plant emissions won’t work. We’ve been down this road before–and so have others

The EPA’s proposed rule would force power plant owners to decide virtually overnight whether to install expensive carbon capture tech or shut their plants.

Fortune · Nov 17, 2023

WA government fails to back up premier’s claim expanding gas industry will be good for planet

Western Australian government declines to say whether Roger Cook’s claims backed by publicly available government or third-party analysis

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2023

Fire in China coal company office kills 26

At least 38 injured in the blaze at Yongju coal mine company in Lyuliang City, north China’s Shanxi province.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2023

Allowing Cumbria coalmine was ‘disaster’ for climate diplomacy, says Lord Turner

Former chair of climate change committee says UK’s decision has encouraged other countries to keep exploiting fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

OPINION - From Winter Wonderland to BST, nothing in London feels like it’s made for us actual Londoners any more

I’m not being funny but… Christmas is well and truly upon us. This weekend I did a secret gig playing for the Christmas opening of Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross. It was such a refreshing experience. I noticed there were families and office workers mingling, enjoying the giant tree,…

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023

World behind on almost every policy required to cut carbon emissions, research finds

Coal must be phased out seven times faster and deforestation reduced four times faster to avoid worst impacts of climate breakdown, says report

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023

China’s carbon emissions set for structural decline from next year

Emissions by world’s most polluting country could peak this year after surge in clean energy investments

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Surprise discovery at Wyoming coal mine could be worth $37bn

Massive reserve of ‘rare earth elements’ found in Brook Mine

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

UN's 'global stocktake' on climate is offering a sober emissions reckoning − but there are also signs of progress

When this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference begins in late November 2023, it will be a moment for course correction. Seven years ago, nearly every country worldwide signed onto the Paris climate agreement. They agreed to goals of limiting global warming – including key targets to be met by…

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2023

Lawmakers approve lifting Illinois moratorium on new nuclear reactors

Proponents say smaller nuclear reactors will help get the state to its goal of being carbon-free by 2045 by providing an alternative to coal and natural gas. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign the measure.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023