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Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul vows 24x7 women mobility, priority action on complaints

West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul pledged women's freedom to move anytime, with priority given to their police complaints. She announced CCTV monitoring in civic bodies for transparency and vowed to stop illegal toll plazas, sand extraction, and coal mining. The government will also streamline the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and address…

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Cabinet approves Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to cut import dependence

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, aiming to gasify around 75 million tonnes of coal and attract investments of up to Rs 3 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during a Cabinet briefing.

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Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif crops

The Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower Seed sees the largest absolute increase. Cotton and other oilseeds also receive substantial boosts. MSPs for all notified Kharif crops are set at least 50% above production costs. Common…

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The hidden role of export credit in the energy transition

For most policymakers, export credit agencies (ECAs) are financial tools that boost national companies’ business endeavours abroad. But a recent research project conducted by Philipp Censkowsky, Paul Waidelich, Igor Shishlov, and Bjarne Steffen reveals the profound impact they have on the energy transition. Our study analysed 921 energy-finance deals backed…

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Natural Resource Partners Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Natural Resource Partners (NYSE:NRP) said it continued to generate cash despite weaker coal volumes and a severe downturn in soda ash markets, while management reiterated that deleveraging remains the partnership’s central capital allocation priority. On the partnership’s first-quarter 2026 earning

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Should emissions from coal burned overseas be considered in Australian mine approvals? For the first time, the High Court will decide

Australia’s High Court will today hear its first ever climate case. It could have real implications for fossil fuel producers across the country.

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Coal mine challenge reaches Australia's highest court

A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals.

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Ramaco Resources Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ:METC) executives said the company is using a stronger balance sheet to repurchase shares while continuing to fund metallurgical coal projects and development work tied to its Brook Mine rare earth and critical minerals opportunity. On the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnin

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NACCO Industries Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

NACCO Industries (NYSE:NC) reported a stronger first quarter of 2026, with management citing gains in its utility coal mining and contract mining segments as the main drivers of improved profitability. President and Chief Executive Officer J.C. Butler said the company “delivered a strong start to 2

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Coal gasification key to build long-term resilience against global energy shocks: Experts

India needs to boost its domestic coal gasification capabilities. This will build resilience against global energy shocks and achieve economic self-reliance. Coal gasification converts dry fuel into syngas, an alternative fuel that reduces carbon emissions. Experts highlight its strategic importance for energy security and import substitution. This initiative aims to…

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Babcock Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Babcock (NYSE:BW) reported a sharply stronger first quarter of 2026, with management pointing to rising demand for power generation from utilities, industrial customers and AI data centers as a key driver of growth. Chairman and CEO Kenneth Young said on the company’s earnings call that the quarter

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Railway utilised 98 pc capex by Feb-end; trains to dominate flights in new corridors: Vaishnaw

Indian Railways achieved 98 percent budget utilization for FY26. New high-speed corridors will significantly cut travel times, making trains the preferred mode over flights. Mumbai to Pune will take 28 minutes, and Delhi to Varanasi just 3 hours and 50 minutes. The railway network has seen extensive electrification and new…

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CIL's April coal auction quantity drops 6% vs March to 30.5 MT

Coal India Limited offered 30.5 million tonnes of coal in April auctions. This marks a slight decrease from March. Global energy prices are high due to West Asia tensions. Power plants are increasing coal use for energy security. Coal India is also allowing buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal to…

The Economic Times

Evening peak power demand exposes gaps in India’s energy transition: Citi

India's power sector is shifting focus from electricity shortages to ensuring reliable power during non-solar hours. Rapid renewable energy growth creates challenges for evening and night-time demand. The country needs enhanced transmission and storage infrastructure. Battery storage and flexible thermal generation will be crucial. Delays in capacity additions could lead…

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Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increase stake ITC, TCS, HDFC Bank and 14 other stocks in April

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund boosted its holdings in ITC, TCS, and HDFC Bank during April. The fund also increased its stake in fourteen other companies, including Indraprastha Gas and HCL Technologies. Exposure was reduced in Coal India and Power Grid Corporation of India. The fund made a complete exit…

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Gas and coal have long tied Japan to Australia. It’s time for a new climate and green industry partnership

There was much warmth on display at the official leaders’ meeting between Australia and Japan on Monday. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave his Japanese counterpart Senae Takaichi an AC/DC drum skin signed by the band members, while receiving new vinyl records for his DJ collection. Both leaders famously love…

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Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising

If you follow the Trump administration’s social media posts, you might spot its new mascot: a cartoon lump of coal with big eyes and babylike features. “Coalie” sparked a backlash almost as soon as Interior Secretary Doug Burgum debuted it for the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement in…

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Coal in Old School RuneScape has, in theory, outperformed cryptocurrency Ethereum this year

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Trump and his oil-and-coal oligarchy should face sanctions for their war on the environment

Europe punished Russian billionaires over the war in Ukraine. It should do the same to those abetting an ecocidal regime, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

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'Electricity with zero emission' — Chinese scientists aim to transform “dirty” coal with a new fuel cell that doesn't burn anything and produces clean power well beyond the Carnot cycle limit

Chinese researchers developed a coal fuel cell that generates electricity without combustion while capturing carbon dioxide and potentially achieving significantly higher efficiency levels.

Euronews

Nine killed in central Colombia mine explosion caused by gas buildup

Mining accidents are common in central Colombia, where dozens of small operators run coal and emerald mines.

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From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together

The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence is home to a wealth of public documents and records of decisions issued by EU institutions along with artefacts illustrating pro-European movements and initiatives led by prominent personalities that helped shape the EU as we know it today. May 9…

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Stalled methane fight risks climate, energy security

Concerted efforts to curb methane from fossil fuel production in Australia and around the world could benefit both the climate and energy security.

The Guardian - AU

‘Wake-up call’: methane emissions from Australian coalmines more than double official estimates, report finds

International Energy Agency findings show government must commit to rapid cuts in emissions of greenhouse gas, climate experts say

Euronews

Dune-esque, record-breaking solar city puts Türkiye first place in the renewables race

Experts say the nation is fast becoming a renewable pioneer for the region.

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