The bitter final showdown over British coal, as sun sets on ‘dirtiest fuel’ | Fossil Fuels
Whitehaven, Cumbria, northern England – “We were five miles (8km) out from here, 2,000 feet (609 metres) underground.” David Cradduck, 77, used to be one…
French-Backed Group Details Ways to Make Coal Investing Greener
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessOne way would be to loosen criteria around what is considered “transition finance.”Author of the article:Bloomberg NewsNatasha WhitePublished Nov 12, 2024 • …
EPA can force coal plants to slash emissions, Supreme Court says
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for a climate-change rule adopted by the Biden administration that would force coal-fired power plants…
Armed attackers kill 20 coal miners in southwest Pakistan | News
The attack is the latest in Balochistan province and security concerns are growing in advance of a key international summit in Islamabad.Armed assailants have killed…
Bodies of coal miners retrieved using mine carts after Iran explosion | Mining
NewsFeedMine carts that normally carry coal are being used to retrieve the bodies of workers killed in an explosion at a mine in eastern Iran.…
Explosion at Iran coal mine kills at least 51 people
APTNAuthorities have sent emergency service personnel to the areaAn explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at…
At least 30 killed in Iran coal mine blast: State media | News
BREAKINGBREAKING, At least 24 miners are feared trapped following one of the deadliest mine blasts in recent years.An explosion at a mine in eastern Iran…
BurgerFi, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
BurgerFi revealed Tuesday it “filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in order to preserve the value of its…
As California broils, Montana doubles down on coal
Most of the country is phasing out coal power. Montana is trying something different.The state’s largest electric utility, NorthWestern Energy, was already planning to acquire…
‘Hugely expensive’ nuclear a ‘Trojan horse’ for coal, NSW Liberal says as energy policy rift exposed
In short: NSW shadow minister Matt Kean told Q+A his assessment of nuclear energy didn't "meet the threshold" on supply and affordability.He joins his leader,…
EPA finalizes new rules to reduce pollution from coal, gas plants
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan (pictured in May during a House energy hearing) announced new pollution rules on Thursday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI…
Here are the 32 coal plants still powering the American West
Over the last two decades, 21 coal-fired power plants have shut down across the Western U.S. Twenty-one down, 32 to go. Those numbers are based…
Coal Keeps Powering India as Booming Economy Crushes Green Hopes
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe world’s most-populous nation has signaled that it will reduce its dependence on the fossil fuel. But growing energy needs complicate the equation.Author of the…
Coal, the Dirtiest Fossil Fuel, Is Preparing for a Long Goodbye
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessMore than two years after climate negotiators first attempted to consign coal to history, the dirtiest fossil fuel is having a moment.Author…
Baralaba South coal mine proposal signals renewed fight from farmers with Dawson River concerns
In short: An international company has launched fresh plans to develop a mine in central Queensland that locals have fought against for more than a decade.Farmers…
Kentucky House approves bill to reduce emergency-trained workers in small coal mines
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Bruce Schreiner And Dylan LovanPublished Mar 11, 2024 • 3 minute read Article contentFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)…
Miners’ strike: Coal towns falling further behind – charity
"This includes our £1.1bn Long-Term Plan for Towns so local people are empowered to steer their town's regeneration over the next 10 years. Through this…
Biden admin. dedicates $74M to abandoned Kentucky coal mine cleanup
1 of 2 | The Biden administration on Thursday announced tens of millions of dollars to clean up polluted mines in Kentuky. File Photo by…
Australian Energy Regulator takes legal action against Callide Power Trading over generator explosion
In short: The Australian Energy Regulator is taking Callide Power Trading to court.It alleges the coal-powered station was in breach of the National Electricity Rules when its C4 unit…
Greens push for EU climate neutrality by 2040 in election manifesto – POLITICO
The earlier target represents a loss for the German Greens who, ahead of a three-day party congress in Lyon this weekend, had pushed for the…