The Latest Breaking News from Coal

Replacing Australia’s retiring coal power stations with small nuclear reactors could cost $387bn, analysis suggests

The figure adds fuel to the growing political dispute over the pace and form of Australia’s energy transition

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023

Climate minister Chris Bowen says replacing coal-fired power stations with nuclear would cost $387 billion

The government says replacing Australia’s retiring fleet of coal-fired power stations with nuclear energy would cost some $387 billion.

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2023

Refitting retired coal power stations with nuclear tech has $387b price tag

Coalition wants nuclear power to play a role in the nation's energy transition.

The Canberra Times · Sep 17, 2023

News Corp gasses up ‘green’ fossil fuels in a series on future energy – but does it pass the sniff test?

Series sponsored by organisations including coal and gas companies features ‘incorrect’ claims on ‘green gas’ and context missing on carbon capture technology

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023

PM Modi to inaugurate infra projects worth ₹57,050 crore in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for 50-bed critical care blocks in nine districts of Chhattisgarh. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Texas Bets on Undersea Carbon Capture, Despite Concerns

critics worry about leakage through rock layers, pipeline safety and the lackluster record of carbon capture facilities onshore.

Texas Observer · Sep 13, 2023

Coal train climate protesters appeal sentences in district court

'They each genuinely and sincerely hold beliefs in relation to the connection between coal and fossil fuels and the climate.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2023

UN calls out Hunter mining, power station pollution impacts

UN rapporteur meets with Lake residents to discuss coal ash pollution.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2023

Health professionals want Eraring closed

The coalition of groups represents 20,000 health professionals.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2023

ED serves notice to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal recruitment scam

Abhishek Banerjee has been served a notice by ED to appear on September 13, same day as INDIA coordination committee meeting in Delhi. He has been questioned by central agencies in past for coal pilferage scam.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023