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Coal mine's licence not fit for purpose, court told

Residents who fear what a NSW coal mine might be doing to their health have gone to court, arguing its environmental licence is not fit for purpose.

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Panel flags lack of progress in reversing Meghalaya coal mining damage

High Court-appointed panel flags lack of progress in restoring environment damaged by rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya.

The Hindu

Birbhum — a proposed coal mine in West Bengal and the related health hazards

The West Bengal government’s ambitious ₹35,000 crore Deocha Pachami coal block mining project at Mohammad Bazar has been facing protest over land acquisition.

The Hindu

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Union calls on Minns to save hundreds of Hunter coal jobs tied to Eraring

Two mines supply coal to the ageing power station.

Newcastle Herald

Call to cut coal growth as NSW set to miss climate goal

Official data shows NSW is expected to miss its recently legislated emissions-reduction targets, prompting calls to scale back coal mine expansions.

AAP

TVA Proceeds With Gas Plant Despite EPA Criticisms

TVA plans to replace coal plant with gas despite calls for renewables, facing environmental concerns and scrutiny over energy choices.

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Health practice suspended for miners' bung lung tests

Coal miners in central Queensland will need to have their lungs retested after an audit found a health practice failed to effectively conduct tests.

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Clean energy on the cusp of rolling back fossil fuels: Report

Solar and wind investments reach tipping point in electricity supply, spelling doom for coal and gas, says think tank.

Al Jazeera

AI’s massive appetite for energy will make or break climate-change goals

Aging energy infrastructure can’t handle AI’s huge power needs. Experts are divided on whether an AI-fueled grid will mean more solar panels or more coal plants.

Fortune

Unions double-down in the Deep South: Can Alabama pave the way?

Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers, coal miners and autoworkers all speaking out for change.

WEKU

'So done with coal and gas': climate protesters demand action

About 30 people took part in the climate protest

Newcastle Herald

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Australia's superannuation funds, as long-term investors, are increasingly making decisions based on the best returns for members in a decarbonising world.

AAP

Step-motherly treatment dished out by Modi govt to Jharkhand: Congress

Congress accuses Centre of withholding funds from Jharkhand, questions PM Modi's promises on coal royalties and housing schemes

The Hindu

Former Newcastle mining township of Minmi a place of secrets

As urban sprawl draws closer to Minmi, Mike Scanlon uncovers the village's hidden gems

Newcastle Herald

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Every Leprous album ranked from worst to best

Ranking a back-catalogue as incredible as the Norwegian prog masters’ is a near-impossible job, but someone had to do it

The Hindu

Left support to the Congress to play crucial role in some LS seats

Left parties' support to Congress in Lok Sabha elections crucial in coal belt constituencies, impacting outcome significantly.

The Guardian - US

New US climate rules for pollution cuts ‘probably terminal’ for coal-fired plants

Experts say only ‘handful of plants’ operating with the dirtiest fuel will likely survive, and only Trump and lawsuits could save them

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G7 Commits To Phasing Out Coal Power By 2035

G7 ministers commit to phasing out coal power by 2035 to combat climate change, aligning with global efforts.

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International Business Times

Coal Miner Utilizes Excess Power For Bitcoin Mining, Now Holds 425 BTC

An Oklahoma-based coal miner started mining Bitcoin in the second half of 2020 as a "pilot project," and now it holds 425 BTC – mined from the company's "excess" energy.

The Guardian - UK

G7 agree to end use of unabated coal power plants by 2035

Agreement gives leeway to countries heavily reliant on coal and allows power plants fitted with carbon-capture technology

International Business Times

G7 To Phase Out Coal-fired Power Plants By Mid-2030s

G7 ministers agreed a timeframe Tuesday for phasing out coal-fired power plants, setting as a goal the mid-2030s, in a move hailed as significant by some environmentalists but slammed as "too late" by others.

The Guardian - AU

NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

Exclusive: Decision to keep the ageing plant operating for up to four more years could cost taxpayers as much as $150m a year

The Hindu

Energy demand in Andhra Pradesh poised to cross 250 MU per day

The energy demand in April 2024 has been between 235 MU and 245 MU; AP-Genco is maintaining the required coal stocks at thermal plants

International Business Times

Biden Targets Fossil Fuel Power Sector With Tough New Carbon Rules

Hailed by environmental groups as a "gamechanger," the regulations take effect from 2032 and will also mandate that new, high capacity gas-fired plants slash their carbon dioxide output by the same amount -- 90 percent -- a target that would require the use of carbon capture technology.

The Texas Tribune

Coal power plants must reduce pollution under new federal rules

The rules will require coal-fueled plants, including Texas plants that produced about 12% of power on the state’s grid this year, to reduce carbon emissions and mercury pollution and handle disposed coal ash more safely.

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