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Our electricity workforce must double to hit the 2030 renewables target. Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas

The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target, our new report finds. More than 80% of these jobs will be in renewables. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs (not including the coal and gas export…

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Death toll from a coal mine explosion in Iran rises to 50

Iran state TV says the death toll from an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran rose to 50 after one of the miners injured in the weekend blast died in hospital

The Independent UK

Climate, koala alarm as coal mines cleared to dig more

The Albanese government has been condemned for green-lighting the expansion of three coal mines as operators describe the move as sensible.

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Heart disease, stroke and cancers: doctors fear the health consequences of new coal mining approvals

Doctors highlight the health impacts of Hunter coal mining approvals.

Newcastle Herald

Labor’s coalmine expansion approvals undermine its credibility on the climate crisis

How does a massive coal expansion lasting decades line up with what it has pledged? Leaders of low-lying Pacific nations might appreciate some answers

The Guardian - AU

Controversial plans for new pavilion at Coal Drops Yard are shelved after Gormley criticism

Locals opposed to the scheme said the planned new building would resemble a “duty free mall”

Evening Standard

Police remove climate protesters from coal train in Newcastle

Nine people have been charged after the protest.

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Dutton’s nuclear plan would mean propping up coal for at least 12 more years – and we don’t know what it would cost

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan relies on many of Australia’s coal-fired power stations running for at least another 12 years – far beyond the time frame officials expect the ageing facilities to last.

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UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’

At the end of September, the UK’s last remaining coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, will be retired. The closure of the plant should – and will – be celebrated by environmentalists, as the move away from coal has made Britain’s electricity much cleaner over the past decade. It is…

The Conversation

Iran Reports 49 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion Tragedy

Iran confirms deaths of trapped coal mine workers, raising toll to 49. Rescue efforts continue amidst grief and investigations.

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Iran's Coal Mine Explosion: Death Toll Rises To 49

Iran mourns as coal mine explosion in Tabas claims at least 49 lives. Calls for improved safety regulations in the mining sector.

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Iran believes all remaining workers have died in coal mine explosion, raising death toll to 49

Iran says it believes the remaining workers trapped by an explosion at a coal mine in the country’s east have died, bringing the death toll in the disaster to at least 49

The Independent UK

Government grants extension to three coal mines

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says extending the lifespan of NSW coal mines was above board, despite the decision being labelled a 'betrayal'.

AAP

Tanya Plibersek approves three coalmine expansions in move criticised as ‘the opposite of climate action’

Decision angers environment groups with Australian Conservation Foundation saying Albanese government ‘continues to disappoint’

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Massive Hunter Valley coal mine extensions approved

Government approves Mt Pleasant and Ravensworth mining projects.

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'Unreasonable' coal taxes criticised by major miner

Queensland's mining industry is at risk because of the government's 'unpredictable' tax policies, Australia's largest coal producer says.

AAP

Nukes flayed as solar boost seized to spruik renewables

An increase in renewable energy capacity is being seized as evidence solar power is Australia's right way forward as the debate over nuclear plants heats up.

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“Germany Struggles To Find Reliable Alternatives To Fossil Fuels” – Former Top EU Energy Policy Official

Professor Em. Samuel Furfari analyzes energy transition and challenges facing Germany.

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Despite NGT order, an Adani-operated coal mine got environmental clearance in Chhattisgarh

“Only a wronged person goes to court,” said Shivpal Bhagat. “A favourable order – that the court quashed environmental clearance – had encouraged us. Now, our feelings are being toyed with.”

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Iran Coal Mine Explosion: Death Toll Rises To 38

Tragic explosion at Tabas coal mine in Iran claims 38 lives, with methane gas leak suspected. President pledges support and calls for investigation to impr...

The Independent UK

Death toll after explosion at eastern Iran coal mine rises to at least 38 with 14 still missing

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of more workers killed in an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran

The National (Scotland)

Milestone hailed for one of UK’s biggest onshore windfarms

THE first turbines have been installed in one of the UK’s largest wind farms, as part of the regeneration of one of Scotland’s largest surface…

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Gas Explosion In Iranian Coal Mine Kills 51 Workers

Tragic gas explosion in an Iranian coal mine claims 51 lives and injures 20, with ongoing rescue efforts facing challenges due to high methane levels.

Evening Standard

At least 51 dead after explosion in Iran coal mine with others still trapped inside

Around 70 people had been working on site at the time of the blast

The Independent UK

Death toll rises to 32 after methane leak causes explosion at eastern Iran coal mine, state TV says

Iranian state media reported that a methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran and killed at least 32 people

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