China’s Drive for Record Coal Output Spurs Yet Another Deadly Accident
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe human toll of ever-increasing coal production in China is once again to the fore after thirteen were killed in a mine…
Global coal demand expected to decline in coming years
Latest IEA market report sees lower demand to 2026, based on current policies, but stronger actions are needed to drive a steeper decline towards meeting…
Global coal use to reach record high in 2023, energy agency says | Climate Crisis News
IEA report says demand is expected to grow in India, China but decline in United States, European Union. Global coal use is expected to reach…
ExxonMobil, Woodside, Santos: Investigation finds sustainable super funds littered with $1 billion fossil fuel investment
These images greet visitors to the websites of some of Australia’s biggest superannuation funds.They show hands cradling seedlings, fondling fruit and immersed in trickling water.Hikers,…
I spent a week in Montana coal country. Here’s what surprised me
There was a lump of coal waiting for me at the hotel in Montana. Technically it was a stress ball, designed to resemble the fossil…
Saudi-led fight against COP28 deal shows ‘panic,’ German climate envoy says – POLITICO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The full-scale resistance that oil-exporting countries are mounting against a COP28 deal to end fossil fuel use is a sign…
Firefighters control grassfire sparked by coal train derailment in NSW
New South Wales firefighters have controlled a grass fire that was sparked from a coal train that derailed on Wednesday. Key points:An empty coal train derailed and…
WTF is the ‘Global Stocktake’? We explain the ‘heart’ of COP28 – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Now the real work starts. The first few days of…
Climate action or distraction? Sweeping COP pledges won’t touch fossil fuel use – POLITICO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A torrent of pollution-slashing pledges from governments and major oil companies sparked cries of “greenwashing” on Saturday, even before world…
World must ‘fight’ those stalling action – POLITICO
DUBAI — The vast, global efforts to arrest rising temperatures are imperiled and must accelerate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told the world climate summit…
Global deal to phase out fossil fuels is in trouble – POLITICO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A global deal on ending the use of fossil fuels was mired in division as U.N. climate talks opened on…
Port of Newcastle blockaded as paddlers protest coal exports and lack of climate action
Hundreds of protesters from across New South Wales have blocked the shipping channel that leads into the world's largest coal port, using kayaks and floats. Key…
Who’s who at COP28 – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. The annual U.N. climate summit that starts November 30 has become one of the biggest…
Former NSW Labor minister Joe Tripodi to be prosecuted for alleged misconduct in public office
Former NSW government minister Joe Tripodi will be prosecuted for misconduct in public office for allegedly feeding confidential information to a company linked to ex-coal…
The state of the planet in 10 numbers – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. The COP28 climate summit comes at a critical moment for the planet. A summer…
They’re talking, but a climate divide between Beijing and Washington remains – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. Last week’s surprise deal between China and the United States may provide a boost…
Oil industry rides into climate summit bigger than ever – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. WASHINGTON — Eight years after Paris, the oil business is bigger than ever. Profits…
Anti-green backlash hovers over COP climate talks – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. LONDON — World leaders will touch down in Dubai next week for a climate change…
Fire at coal mining company offices kills 25 people in China | News
The blaze appears to have started in a building containing offices and dormitories in Luliang city of Shanxi province. At least 25 people have died…
Dozens killed, many missing after coal mine fire in Kazakhstan | Workers’ Rights News
A fire at a mine owned by steel giant ArcelorMittal has killed at least 28 workers, with more than 20 still missing. At least 28…