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Financing the transition to net-zero – here's how the EU will advise investors where to put their money

Ahead of next month’s COP27 climate summit we have been given a stark reminder of the lengths still required to tackle climate change. A new report estimates that investments of US$1 trillion (£904 billion) a year in renewable power will be needed by 2030 to avoid the effects of climate…

The Conversation

Andhra Pradesh: Procure coal from indigenous blocks, Jagan tells officials

‘This is needed in view of rising prices in international market; there is also a need to maintain enough coal reserves to avoid power cuts next summer’

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel threatens legal action against Raman Singh for 'Sonia Gandhi’s ATM' remark

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday sharply reacted to BJP national vice president Raman Singh’s remarks and demanded an apology for his remarks that “Bhupesh is acting as the ATM for Sonia Gandhi” and for his allegation that an ‘illegal levy’ of Rs 25 per tonne is being…

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Govt urged to reject Qld gas water project

The Commonwealth government has been advised to reject a controversial coal seam gas project in Queensland, which poses risks to endangered turtle species.

AAP

Coal miners and labour hire comments at loggerheads over pay and standards at Senate hearing

Senate committee hears coal labour hire arguments

Newcastle Herald

Government urged to reject plan to release CSG wastewater near ‘bum-breathing’ turtle’s Queensland habitat

An independent expert report found Santos’ proposed releases could have ‘major impacts’ in the Dawson River

The Guardian - AU

Thunberg: Burning coal is worse than German nuclear plants

Climate activist Greta Thunberg says it would be “a mistake” for Germany to switch off its nuclear power plants if that means burning more planet-heating coal

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$Wirral Council votes unanimously to oppose fracking$

Wirral Council votes unanimously to oppose fracking

“Council restates its opposition to all unconventional gas extraction under Wirral, its offshore waters and Dee and Mersey Estuaries”

Liverpool Echo

Pessimism grabs power industry as leaders cite high costs of decarbonisation and renewables transition

Questions over Eraring as rival tips big power price rises

Newcastle Herald

Australia’s big four banks face shareholder ire over funding fossil fuels

Activist group Market Forces says continued funding of coal, oil and gas is incompatible with net zero commitments

The Guardian - AU

Axa to focus on Asia for long-term growth

Southeast Asia, Greater China and Japan will remain the three pillars of Axa Group as it grows its business in the coming years, the Paris-based insurer says, noting that the Thai insurance industry is poised for an upward growth trend from 2022 onwards.

Bangkok Post

Man shot dead by police in Brisbane – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton issues dire warning as race to renewables tightens

Australians may have to choose between “heating” and “eating” next year, said Peter Dutton, as seeks to tie the government's renewables plan to rising bills.

The New Daily

The end of coal-fired power is in sight, even with private interests holding out

If future historians pick a point in time when Australia comprehensively turned its back on coal-fired generation, they may well point to AGL’s decision to bring forward the closure of Loy Yang A, the cheapest (excluding emission costs) power generator in the energy market spanning eastern Australia.

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The Independent UK

Loretta Lynn: Country music royalty who had string of award-winning hits

The musician’s candid songs gave voice to the daily struggles of working-class women

The Independent UK

How to make emissions-free iron at temperatures colder than coffee

Affordable green steel is a big deal, and could disrupt an industry that generates more than $870bn in revenues each year, writes Akshat Rathi

The Guardian - AU

BHP proposal to extend Queensland coalmine until 2116 ‘delusional’, activists say

Proposed expansion would cover about 4,000 hectares and involve clearing of habitat for the koala, greater glider and other threatened species

ABC News

Researchers raise alarm on coal seam gas threat to Australia's richest farmland

As Europe looks to Australia for more gas, a report has warned of the growing threat coal seam gas projects pose to the country's most valuable farmland.

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Flood warnings for eastern states as Melbourne receives half a month’s rainfall in one hour – as it happened

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Newcastle Herald

PWCS blames wet weather for big drop in coal exports

Wet weather hits Hunter coal export tonnages

Nottingham Post

Radford dad devastated as coal truck stolen and used in 'ram-raid' in Leicestershire

He has been running his family business for 45 years

The Hindu

Supply constraints dented coal-biomass mixing, says Union Power Minister

The Power Ministry in October 2021 had decreed that all thermal power plants ensure that they replace 5% of their coal with biomass by October 2022

Glasgow Live

Glasgow plan to build flats on coal mining risk site faces decision delay

Developers lodged an appeal after the council previously rejected the proposal

The Hindu

NGT suspends EC for Yadadri Thermal Power Station, but permits construction

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Tesla Megapacks Arrive In Hawaii, Kicking Coal To The Curb

The state of Hawaii is moving toward sustainable energy as it ends operations for the last coal-powered electric power plant at Oahu's Campbell Industrial Park.

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