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MAHA activists criticize Trump’s push for coal-powered AI data centers

This represents the MAHA movement's first significant pushback against fossil fuels

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Bharat Coking Coal shares jump over 7%. What's behind the sharp surge?

Bharat Coking Coal shares surged over 7% to Rs 37.70 as global coking coal prices soared 18%. The rally follows supply disruptions and strong long-term demand forecasts, offsetting the company's weak Q1 FY27 results where it posted a net loss of Rs 68 crore amid falling production.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

What happens to people’s health when air pollution is reduced?

Growing evidence that cutting coal use and bans on high-polluting vehicles are leading directly to health benefits

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Power prices fall but risks remain for life after coal

Renewable energy and batteries are pushing down wholesale power prices but a report warns they could rise again when coal-fired plants power down.

AAP · Aug 19

Private Equity's Return to Oil, Gas and Coal Already Tops All of 2025, Driven by One $9.7B Deal

Private equity investment in oil, gas and coal has already surpassed the total amount invested during all of 2025, helped by a nearly $10 billion acquisition by KKR & Co. (NYSE:KKR) and Energy Capital Partners as investors return to traditional energy assets.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Supreme Court directs Delhi High Court to decide coal scam appeals within four weeks

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi High Court to decide coal scam appeals promptly. No interim stays will be granted by the High Court on these trials. Accused rights will be protected as appeals are decided within four weeks. This order modifies a previous Supreme Court mandate from twelve…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Indian steel mills face margin squeeze as global coking coal prices rise

Indian steelmakers face margin pressure from higher coking coal prices. Supply disruptions in Australia and China raise steelmaking costs significantly. These increased costs could delay capacity expansion plans for mills. Higher import demand also contributes to rising transport and freight expenses. Companies are diversifying imports while seeking new supply sources.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

China’s leftover renewable energy could power UK for more than a year

In just six months, China was forced to turn away clean solar power equivalent to annual energy demand of Mexico

The Independent UK · Aug 17

India's power system just passed a historic tipping point

India’s clean energy capacity has crossed fossil-fuel capacity for the first time, with 331.7 GW of clean capacity versus 302 GW of fossil-fuel capacity, according to Ember and Global Energy Monitor data. However, coal still dominates electricity generation, supplying around 70% of India’s power, because coal plants can operate continuously…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

South Africa is overlooking solar technology that can keep generating electricity after sunset

South Africa’s coal-fired power stations are retiring. The country must replace a huge amount of electricity over the next two decades. Currently, coal still supplies 74% of the country’s power. But the government’s national energy plan has largely overlooked one technology South Africa is particularly suited to build: concentrating solar…

The Conversation · Aug 16