The Latest Breaking News from Coal

WASHINGTON — The administration plans to deploy federal money in former coal towns and communities losing fossil fuel jobs from two of President Joe Biden’s signature legislative packages.

The administration plans to deploy federal money in former coal towns and communities losing fossil fuel jobs.

The Biden administration is making $450 million available for solar farms and other clean energy projects nationwide at the site of current or former coal mines

MAGA seems intent on driving this country and our world all too literally to hell in a handbasket

The company behind the Whyalla steelworks signs a $485 million deal that could end the use of coal in making steel in Whyalla.

Greens leader Adam Bandt says the recent safeguard changes should only be the first step to reducing the country's emissions.

A federal Newspoll, conducted March 29 to April 2 from a sample of 1,500, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the early March Newspoll. Primary votes were 38% Labor (up one), 33% Coalition (down two), 10% Greens (steady), 8% One Nation (up one) and 11%…

Making steel was responsible for about 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. That’s because steelmakers in countries like China, Japan and South Korea have long relied on fossil fuels like coal to make steel in blast furnaces.

A coal mine that was the subject of a court battle fought on climate change and human rights has been denied an environmental licence.

A major coal mine slated for Queensland's Galilee Basin has suffered another blow after a landmark court ruling recommended it not proceed.

Activists and farmers have raised concerns about a plan to allow coal seam gas companies to store their waste salt in lined landfill sites.