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Wood-burning stoves are a serious problem for your health – and the environment

There is something cosy and appealing about settling down next to a roaring fire in winter but, every year, nearly 61,000 premature deaths in Europe are caused by air pollution as a result of people burning wood or coal to heat their homes.

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Donald Trump claims nothing can destroy coal, even bombs

Donald Trump appeared to claim coal is indestructible during his first major speech to global business and political leaders since he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

The Independent UK

With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor

As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country’s energy policies on his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring oil, gas and coal

The Independent UK

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Adventure tourism under threat and environmentalists up in arms after government lifts coal mining ban in Canada's Eastern Rockies

The prospect of renewed impact on land and water ecosystems has sparked public outcry and protests

Advnture

How solar power overtook coal in Europe for clean energy landmark

CHARTED: Nearly half of all electricity generated in the EU in 2024 came from renewables, Anthony Cuthbertson reports

The Independent UK

As Trump turns to fossil fuels, Europe sprints ahead with renewables

Solar and wind power are replacing coal and gas in power generation, but experts warn of hurdles ahead.

Al Jazeera

Solar overtakes coal in EU's energy mix as renewables continue to rise

Solar power overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production for the first time in 2024, and renewables made up nearly half of the bloc’s energy mix.

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Solar Power Surpasses Coal In EU For First Time

Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc's power sector, according to a report released Thursday.

International Business Times

‘Rising star’: EU made more electricity from solar than coal in 2024

Report reveals solar power generated 11% of bloc’s electricity, surpassing coal at 10%

The Guardian - UK

South Korea to shrink biomass energy subsidies after criticism over link to deforestation

The South Korean government has announced it will reduce indirect subsidies for biomass energy

The Independent UK

Nuclear tactics pitch politics over policy, say experts

With the coalition's nuclear policy facing staunch opposition from the scientific community and state governments, experts debate its political strategy.

AAP

Energy Commodities Q4 and 2024- Where are they Heading in 2025?

Traditional energy commodities and ethanol moved higher in Q4 and 2024. U.S. natural gas futures led the sector on the upside in the year ending December 31, 2024. As the energy sector heads into 2025, the dramatic shift in U.S. energy policy could cause increased volatility over the coming months.

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‘Down but not out’: Queensland farmers end 11-year legal fight against New Acland coalmine expansion

Oakey Coal Action Alliance says it will still oppose ‘inappropriate’ mining after abandoning court appeal to stop New Hope Group’s project

The Guardian - AU

Burning waste is a dirty way to generate power – but it’s the least bad alternative until we fix recycling

Burning waste to generate heat and electricity was deemed the UK’s “dirtiest form of power” in a BBC investigation in October 2024, after the country’s last coal plant closed the month before.

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One way Trump could help revive rural America’s economies

Picture yourself living the American Dream. You likely have more opportunity than your parents did. Through hard work, smart choices and perhaps some good luck along the way, you have financial stability and a great deal of freedom to choose your next steps in life.

Dynamite News

Assam Mine Tragedy: Rescue operations underway, some workers still trapped

The search and rescue operations to locate five workers who remain trapped inside the inundated rat-hole coal mine at 3 Kilo Umrangso area in Assam's Dima Hasao district entered the 8th day on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam mining tragedy: Rescue operations in Dima Hasao enter day 8

The Independent UK

Pakistan rescuers recover bodies of 11 workers who died in mine collapse

The collapse occurred in Singidi city last week and efforts are still underway to find a missing worker

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The Independent UK

Rescuers in southwestern Pakistan recover the bodies of 11 workers who died in a coal mine blast

Officials in Pakistan say rescuers have recovered the bodies of 11 coal miners who died last week after a methane gas explosion caused a coal mine to collapse in the country's southwest

AAP

Unapologetic activist faces fate for office 'liar' tag

A climate activist who spray painted the word "liar" on the federal environment minister's electorate office says more politicians should be called out.

The Guardian - US

Los Angeles is on fire and big oil are the arsonists

Every barrel of oil, every cubic meter of gas, and every ton of coal burned brings us closer to environmental catastrophe

Dynamite News

Assam Mine Tragedy: Body of another labourer trapped recovered

The body of another worker, who was trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district, was recovered on Saturday from the quarry during rescue operations. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

In their own words: AP photographers explain how selected images capture warming world

Around the globe, Associated Press photographers in 2024 documented what scientists on Friday said was the hottest year on record, the latest in a long string of heat milestones that have been shattered in recent years as the burning of gas, coal and oil accelerate global warming.

The Independent UK

Bodies found after gas explosion causes coal mine to collapse in southwest Pakistan

Officials say a methane gas explosion has caused a mine to collapse in a remote area in restive southwest Pakistan, killing at least three workers and trapping nine others

Dynamite News

Assam Mine Tragedy: Coal India brings in 500 GPM pump to dewater mine

A joint rescue operation of the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, NDRF, SDRF teams and other agencies continued on Friday to rescue 8 people who have been trapped in a coal mine at 3 Kilo. Read further on Dynamite News:

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