Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young introduces water trigger bill to close fracking loophole
A Greens senator and an independent are hoping to urgently close a legal loophole that allows fracking corporations "a license to drill without regard for…
Middle class campaigners claim gas and coal industries are evil – here’s the actual outcome of shutting them down
TO hear reaction to the Government’s decision to approve oil extraction from the Rosebank field to the west of the Shetlands, you’d think Rishi Sunak…
16 killed in coal mine fire in southern China
World News // 11 hours ago Kosovo police kill at least 3 gunmen, arrest 4 suspects following hours-long standoff Sept. 24 (UPI) -- A police…
NSW EPA take legal action against Vales Point Power Station owner Delta Electricity over 2022 fish kill
The New South Wales environment watchdog has lodged a case in the state's Land and Environment Court against the owner of Vales Point Power Station over…
India burns more coal for power as dry weather sparks blackout fears | Energy
Driest August in more than a century sends power generation surging to a record 162.7 billion kilowatt hours. India has stepped up the use of…
Casino rail coal loader burns down, services between Brisbane, Sydney cut by fire
Authorities are trying to establish what caused a fire that destroyed a historic railway structure and blocked rail services between Sydney and Brisbane.Key points:A historic coal loader…
6 hospitalized after tornado tears through Wyoming coal mine
Six employees at the North Antelope Rochelle Mine in Wyoming were hospitalized after a tornado struck their worksite on Friday. File Photo by Jeroen Komen/Wikimedia…
‘Dead or alive’: Pakistani men trapped in coal mine since May 4 | Mining News
Quetta, Pakistan – For nearly a month now, rescue officials in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province have been searching for two men trapped inside a coal…
At least 16 killed as Pakistan tribes clash over coal mine | News
Officials say the incident is part of decades-old tribal rivalry over the mine in Darra Adam Khel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Islamabad, Pakistan –…
Energy Minister Chris Bowen announces new Net Zero Authority to help transition from coal-fired generation
The federal government has announced a new authority to guide coal-dominated regions away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy. Key points:The national Net Zero Authority will start work…
Australia closes oldest coal plant in pivot to renewables | Energy
Australia’s oldest coal-fired power plant has been shut down, as the country – a once-notorious climate straggler – prepares for a seismic shift towards renewable…
Biden’s risky effort to take on coal
Climate advocates say the gains from Biden’s gambit could be as big as the risks. The electric power sector is the nation’s second-largest source of…
China approves coal surge despite emissions pledge: Greenpeace | Climate
Approvals of coal-fired power plants fuel concerns that China will backtrack on goal to become carbon neutral by 2060. China has approved a surge in…
Ukraine’s coal miners dig deep to power a nation at war | Russia-Ukraine war News
Deep underground in southeastern Ukraine, miners work around the clock extracting coal to power the country’s war effort and provide civilians with light and heat.…
Anti-coal activist charged over alleged assault of Carmichael mine workers in Queensland
Police have charged a 36-year-old man with two counts of common assault after an alleged incident at a mine in Central Queensland.Key points:A 36-year-old man…
Colombian coal mine explosion kills at least 11 | Mining News
Regional governor says 100 rescue workers have been deployed to try to free 10 miners trapped underground. At least 11 people have been killed in…
Thai authorities searching for missing radioactive cylinder taken from coal power plant
Thai authorities are scrambling to find a cylinder containing dangerous radioactive material that went missing from a power station, warning of serious health risks from…
Independent candidates team up to pressure major parties on coal and gas reforms in NSW
Eight New South Wales independents are joining forces to pressure the major parties as they pursue coal and gas reforms ahead of the state election.Key…
ASIC sues TerraCom Limited and senior company figures after allegations it faked coal quality reports
The corporate watchdog has launched legal action against the operator of a Clermont mine, after allegations it faked coal quality reports.Key points:ASIC has commenced civil penalty…
Modi govt allowed Adani coal deals it knew were ‘Inappropriate’ | Business and Economy
New Delhi, India – The Indian government granted an extraordinary favour to controversial tycoon Gautam Adani, boosting his coal business, documents reveal. After Prime Minister…