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Congress has no faith in either Constitution or Supreme Court: BJP responds to Adani coal invoicing allegations

Earlier in the day, Mr. Gandhi cited a media report to accuse the Adani Group of over-invoicing coal imports and fleecing people to the tune of ₹12,000 crore in electricity rates

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Rahul Gandhi targets Adani group again on coal pricing issue

Citing UK-based newspaper, Financial Times which claimed that the Adani Group was purchasing coal above its market value from Asian countries, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that it is due to this reason for prices of electricity in country are getting inflated.

Dynamite News · Oct 18, 2023

“Come clean, start an investigation,” Rahul Gandhi tells PM Modi on the Adani group

Rahul Gandhi press brieing from AICC headquarters in New Delhi

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

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Whitehaven to buy two coal mines for up to $6.4b

Whitehaven will pay up to $6.4 billion for BHP's Daunia and Blackwater coking coal mines in Queensland, transforming itself into a metallurgical coal player.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Origin Energy eyes keeping Eraring running beyond 2025

Origin Energy says talks continue with the NSW government on delaying the closure of Australia's largest coal plant Eraring to support a reliable power supply.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Explained | The allegations on Adani coal imports

Adani Group accused of importing coal at inflated prices; denies allegations. FT report based on 30 shipments of coal from Indonesia to India over 32 months. Prices declared to custom officers in India far higher than corresponding export declarations. Three middlemen supplied coal to Adani at substantial premium to market…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

What is a virtual power plant? An energy expert explains

After nearly two decades of stagnation, U.S. electricity demand is surging, driven by growing numbers of electric cars, data centers and air conditioners in a warming climate. But traditional power plants that generate electricity from coal, natural gas or nuclear energy are retiring faster than new ones are being built…

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023

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Semi-truck driver killed when Colorado train derails, spilling train cars and coal onto a highway

Authorities in Colorado say a semi-truck driver was killed when a train derailed and a bridge collapsed, spewing coal and mangled train cars across a highway near Pueblo on Sunday

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Semi-truck driver dies in Colorado coal train derailment

At least ten coal train cars reportedly slid off the tracks and over the side of a bridge

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

In trying to close its coal power plant, Austin encounters obstacles to going green

The city approved a plan in 2020 to shut the Fayette Power Project plant with the aim of eliminating carbon emissions. But political, economic and technological forces have gotten in the way.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 16, 2023

Colorado train derails, spilling train cars and coal onto a highway and trapping a semi-truck driver

The Colorado State Patrol says a train derailment and bridge collapse has spewed coal and mangled train cars across a highway near Pueblo, trapping a semi-truck driver beneath the wreckage

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Reporters Without Orders Ep 292: Coal ministry’s mining push, MP journalist named in 11 FIRs

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Shreegireesh Jalihal of The Reporters’ Collective and Avdhesh Kumar of Newslaundry.

Newslaundry · Oct 14, 2023

India to push developed nations to become 'carbon negative' before 2050: Report

COP28 discussions are taking place at a time when extreme weather-related events have lead to heatwaves and erratic monsoons and scientists have called for immediate action.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Sinking myths about Newcastle's lost ships

What happened to dozens of ships missing from Newcastle, long, long ago?

Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Adani group likely overbilled coal consumers by 12,000 crore: Congress

Congress alleges Adani group behind biggest scam in modern India; Jairam Ramesh claims Rs 12,000 crore siphoned out of country; BJP accused of helping Adani acquire assets; Adani denies wrongdoing.

Capital & Main · Oct 13, 2023

Banks Keep Financing Coal Despite Their Net-Zero Pledges Thanks to Massive Loophole

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank and Wells Fargo are among those putting big money into companies that operate coal plants.

Newslaundry · Oct 13, 2023

FT exposé on Adani Group ‘inflating fuel costs’: Not quite front-page news in India

On October 9, the Adani Group warned of an upcoming exposé on its operations by Financial Times – a “renewed attempt” to “rehash old and baseless allegations to tarnish the name and standing of the Adani Group”.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Three dead, 10 missing during illegal coal mining in Bengal's Raniganj

At least 3 killed, several feared trapped after coal mine collapse in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district. Incident occurred when coal was illegally extracted from ECL mine. Deceased identified as Dinesh Ruidas, Sumir Bauri & Surjit Sen. Rescue operations underway.

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The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

Senghenydd colliery disaster: how Britain's worst mining tragedy revealed the true price of coal

Miners working at the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd, south Wales, were in the middle of their morning shifts 2000ft below the ground when a massive explosion ripped through the deep pit at 8.10am. A spark from an electric bell had ignited a deadly mix of methane gas and coal dust,…

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

South African authorities target coal-smuggling gang they say contributed to a power crisis

South African authorities say they have conducted raids across five provinces to break up a coal-smuggling syndicate blamed for stealing more than $26 million in coal, degrading state-owned power plants and contributing to an electricity crisis

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

If the first solar entrepreneur hadn't been kidnapped, would fossil fuels have dominated the 20th century the way they did?

One argument put forward in defence of fossil fuels is that they were a historical necessity, because there was no other viable substitute for much of the 20th century. We owe fossil fuels a debt of gratitude, the argument goes, because they supercharged our development. But what if I told…

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023

‘Green coal’ company owned by LNP figures received $5.5m grant a week before Morrison government entered caretaker mode

Exclusive: Green Day Energy has had its bank account frozen after going into administration amid a legal dispute between its owners

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

NSW assured Eraring lifeline won't kill climate goals

Keeping Australia's largest coal power plant open won't shut the door on NSW achieving its legislated carbon emissions targets, the government says.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 12, 2023

Gulp: The Gov Doesn’t Need To Consider Climate Harm When Approving New Fossil Fuel Projects

It’s official. The government can *completely ignore* climate risk when they approve new fossil fuel projects. Or, to be pedantic about it, it turns out the government has *always* been able to ignore climate risk under current environmental laws. How do we know this? In June Environment Council of Central…

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023

A successful energy transition depends on managing when people use power. So how do we make demand more flexible?

Energy security concerns are mounting as renewable projects and transmission lines are delayed.

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