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Scepticism over Queensland businessman's 'clean' coal-to-hydrogen project in Tasmania's Fingal Valley

A Queensland businessman and "ex-Rhodesian special forces soldier" who says his success is a result of "doing God's will, God's way" plans to re-open a coal mine to fuel a hydrogen plant, and claims it will be the world's first clean coal-to-hydrogen project.

ABC News

Analysis-India sharpens stand on Ukraine war but business as usual with Russia

India is articulating its position against the Ukraine war more robustly to counter criticism that it is soft on Russia, but it still has not held Moscow responsible for the invasion and will not alter its policy on importing cheap Russian oil and coal.

Reuters

Queensland government pledges to end reliance on coal-fired power by 2035

Annastacia Palaszczuk says state is facing a ‘climate emergency’ while unveiling $62bn energy plan

The Guardian - AU

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Amid an energy crisis, Germany turns to the world's dirtiest fossil fuel

Coal-fired power plants across Germany were scheduled to be shut down by the end of the year. But with Russia cutting gas deliveries, Germany is turning to coal.

WEKU

Europe’s Unsolved Energy Puzzle

How the quest for resources has shaped the continent.

Foreign Affairs

Binding: Four-way partnership agreed for Dartbrook's restart within 27 months

Dartrbook underground coal mine has been closed since 2006.

Newcastle Herald

Mining, jobs and an MP's story: Repacholi to deliver maiden speech in parliament Tuesday

Safe, secure employment is the number one to everything here in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

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Australia violated the rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to act on climate change, the UN says. Here's what that means

In a landmark decision, a United Nations committee on Friday found Australia’s former Coalition government violated the human rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to adequately respond to the climate crisis.

The Conversation

With comfortable coal stocks, no power crisis this festive season, officials say

The Coal Ministry is also coordinating with Railways for rakes for smooth supply of coal to the power sector

The Hindu

No coal mining in Parsa and Kete Extension, says Chhattisgarh Minister

There has been stiff local opposition to mining and deforestation in the areas

The Hindu

Lobbyists with deep pockets are coming after Annastacia Palaszczuk. How she responds may define her premiership

The way Queensland Labor reacts to rising pressure from landlords and coalminers will determine if it is a government of principle or politics

The Guardian - AU

Bescom to charge extra 43 paise per unit from October

The increased price of coal has led to the revision of costs

The Hindu

Nottinghamshire's only coal-fired power station to keep burning amid Ukraine war

The Government says that "back-up" supply is needed

Nottingham Post

Investors’ climate pledges take center stage amid growing risks

World leaders renewed a call for climate action and a transition from fossil fuels as they convened at the 14th annual Climate Week in New York City.

Tribune News Service

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Al Jazeera

China tells Europe to not backslide on climate commitments

Europe insists rise in coal use is only temporary and will have no long-term effect on targets to cut gas emissions.

Roll Call

Investors' climate pledges take center stage amid growing risks - Roll Call

At Climate Week in New York City, attendees urge global financial institutions to scale back the financing of oil, gas and coal projects.

Bangkok Post

KBank eyes ESG-friendly strategy

Kasikornbank (KBank) is planning a decarbonisation strategy in line with the global environmental, social and governance (ESG) trend, with the bank stopping lending to the coal sector.

The Guardian - US

Blackjewel still hasn’t paid many of its coalminers three years on

Blackjewel agreed to cover its coalminers’ back wages, but many of them have yet to receive any funds three years after the company filed for bankruptcy

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Dynamite News

Coal block case: Special Court cancels bail of pvt firm director, taken into custody

A Special Court (Special designate court for coal block matters) has cancelled the bail of a director of a private firm after noting that he has violated the fundamental condition of bail. Read more on Dynamite News:

Newcastle Herald

Plans to merge competing offers in ongoing push for Dartbrook coal mine

There are plans in place to open the shuttered mine by the end of 2023.

The Guardian - AU

Korean companies plan to turn Queensland coalmining town into renewable energy powerhouse

Plan would see Collinsville house 3GW of renewable energy generation to produce 1m tonnes of green ammonia for export

The Guardian - UK

Will China’s plan for a ‘green silk road’ live up to environmental promises?

China has pledged to make its Belt and Road initiative greener, but critics say environmental guidelines ‘nonexistent’

The Guardian - AU

‘Massive missed opportunity’: NSW could make $23bn with tiered tax on record coal profits

‘Small number of fossil fuel-exporting companies are making windfall gains,’ says analyst advocating for Queensland system

AAP

Qld poised as nation's 'clean engine room'

Australia's vital coal and gas port of Gladstone could become a global hub of clean jobs and investment, served by abundant renewable energy.

Reuters

EU countries want option to claw back coal plants' revenues - draft

Coal power plants could be subject to the European Union's plan to cap energy producers' revenues to raise cash to bring down soaring energy bills, a draft document seen by Reuters shows.

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