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Push to eliminate renewable energy goals in Puerto Rico sparks outrage as outages persist

Puerto Rico legislators have held a contentious public hearing on whether to scale back renewable energy goals and extend operations of its lone coal-fired plant, long accused of contaminating low-income communities

The Independent UK

Off limits for 44 years, Perth’s historic power plant erupts with a new kind of energy

The 1913-era coal power plant has been abandoned and eyed by developers for decades. But it finally has a new life at this year’s Perth festival

The Guardian - AU

Tesla chooses Aussie coal town for battery repair site

US electric vehicle and battery manufacturer Tesla has chosen an Australian coal town as the site for a new battery service, repair and renewal facility.

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Government ‘must draw out lessons from Thatcher-era coal pit closures’

Tory MP David Simmonds urged the Government to learn ‘some of the lessons that we need to draw out’ of coal pit closures for the ‘just transition’.

Evening Standard

China Holds Out Hope Last-minute Deal Can Avert US Trade War

China's new tariffs on US imports like oil, coal and cars are relatively modest in scale, suggesting that Beijing is hoping for a last-minute deal but also giving them the option to inflict more pain if needed, analysts say.

International Business Times

What tariffs are China imposing on the US – and why are they significant?

China is quick to act when US tariffs on its imports go into effect, but experts say it’s leaving room for negotiation.

Al Jazeera

China hits back at Trump’s tariffs with an antitrust investigation into Google and a new 15% tax on U.S. coal and gas

Among other measures, China will impose a 15% tariff on imports of U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas.

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China retaliates with tariffs on US goods after Trump’s move

China will impose tariffs of 15 percent on imports of coal and LNG from the US in retaliation for 10 percent levy.

Al Jazeera

China imposes 15% tariffs on coal, LNG in response to Trump's tariffs

China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday it was implementing counter tariffs against the U.S. on multiple products

The Independent UK

Nuclear curious? Here’s what you need to know about the Coalition’s energy claims

Peter Dutton says building nuclear reactors will bring down power prices but experts doubt it and say it will cost the climate too

The Guardian - AU

'The Region Will Die': Ukraine's Donbas Mines Within Russia's Grasp

Fighting desperately to cling on to coal mines that were once the lifeblood of its industrial east, Ukraine's soldiers conceded they were struggling against intensifying Russian attacks.

International Business Times

Australia Says Reliance On Coal-fired Power Drops To Record Low

Australia's reliance on coal-fired power stations has dropped to a record low, accounting for less than 50 percent of its electricity for the first time, the market operator said Thursday.

International Business Times

Former Trump Cabinet Secretaries Launch Energy Dominance Coalition

Restoring Energy Dominance Coalition advocates for Trump's energy policies to boost production and reduce climate initiatives.

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Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Emissions fell to record lows in the three months to December as renewables notched a record share and coal's contribution dipped below half for the first time.

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The Guardian - AU

Renewables break record for share of Australia’s main energy supply in December quarter, data reveals

Australian Energy Market Operator also reports year-on-year price spike linked to an increase in coal outages

International Business Times

Zelensky Offers Ukrainian Coal To Ease Energy Crisis In Transnistria

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Ukraine was prepared to send coal to fuel a major power plant in the Moldovan breakaway region of Transnistria, hit by an unprecedented energy crisis.

AAP

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Tax breaks for local producers could become law if the coalition upholds its opposition to forced labour in global supply chains, an anti-slavery expert says.

The Independent UK

Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived

President Donald Trump's return to office could bring some temporary relief to the beleaguered U.S. coal industry

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The Conversation

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.

The Independent UK

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

Advnture

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

The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

Radio France Internationale

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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