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Biden EPA pushes for federal regulation of toxic coal ash dumps threatening drinking water in Illinois, Indiana and other states

As energy companies shift away from burning coal to generate electricity, many are leaving behind toxic waste that could endanger public health and the environment for years to come.

Chicago Tribune

Methane must fall to slow global heating – but only 13% of emissions are actually regulated

Methane – a potent greenhouse gas and the second biggest driver of global warming after carbon dioxide (CO₂) – had its moment in the spotlight in 2021. Over 100 countries signed on to the Global Methane Pledge to cut emissions by 30% compared to 2020 levels by 2030.

The Conversation

Campaigners lose judicial review to stop massive expansion of underground coal mine at Aberpergwm

An additional 40 million metric tonnes of coal can now be mined

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Former Dumfries and Galloway coal mine welcomes motorsport stars for Extreme E

Two days of frantic action at Glenmuckloch saw drivers battle sun, dust, mud and rain

Daily Record

Energy tsar board axed as ministers clean up transition

How to tackle emissions from the Beetaloo Basin "carbon bomb" remains up in the air as energy ministers agree to spend more on connecting renewable energy.

AAP

Leprous and Coal: "We're big fans of Emperor!"

How times change! Back in 2013 Leprous released their third album Coal. And this was their very first piece in Prog Magazine!

Louder

India pushes for fair and inclusive roadmap for green energy journey

India, the world’s third largest polluter, has called for a just and inclusive energy transition while standing against proposed deadlines to phase out coal by emerging economies.

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Eskom warns South Africa to brace for longer power cuts

State power firm says it may ramp up scheduled electricity outages to avoid a national grid collapse.

Al Jazeera

The gas industry should be transparent about its future. So should MPs and the media

An industry conference this week is talking up gas expansion as a key to solving the climate crisis, but the reality is gas power is undeniably in decline

The Guardian - AU

3 Coal Stocks With Explosive Upside

The coal industry is expected to witness growth on the backs of increased demand from emerging economies. Thus, quality coal stocks Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU), Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR), and CONSOL Energy (CEIX), currently trading at a discount to their peers and with significant upside potential, could be solid additions…

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EPA rule would force clean-up of toxic waste from coal-fired power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening a rule aimed at controlling and cleaning up toxic waste from coal-fired power plants

The Independent UK

Public sector emissions fall due to less air travel

The Climate Change Minister expects greenhouse gas pollution from the public sector to rise again after a Covid-related dip.

Newsroom.co.nz

3 Leading Coal Stock Picks to Buy

Despite enhanced environmental concerns, the coal market is expected to expand in the foreseeable future to meet the growing energy demands. Given this backdrop, quality coal stocks Yankuang Energy Group Company (YZCAY), Peabody Energy (BTU), and Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) could be solid buys now. Read on….

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At least 16 killed as Pakistan tribes clash over coal mine

Officials say incident is part of decades-old tribal rivalry over mine in Darra Adam Khel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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EPA finally wakes up with stiff new climate rules: ‘They’ve hit full throttle’

A slew of anti-pollution, from toxic water to planet-heating emissions has been issued by an agency belatedly flexing its muscles

ABC News

Oakey's New Acland coal mine faces fresh Land Court challenge over water licence

Just when the controversial New Acland mine expansion seemed all but complete, an eleventh-hour legal bid aims to stop it in its tracks.

Reuters

South Africa can keep coal fired plants running longer, climate committee says

South Africa's climate policy body on Monday suggested the government could delay retiring its ageing coal-fired power plants to address electricity shortages and said a power crisis had put the country on track to meet its climate goals anyway.

The Conversation

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Yes, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a coal mine. But save the angst for decisions that matter more

The outcry was loud and swift last week after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a new coal mine in central Queensland. It’s the first coal mine Labor has approved since coming to power a year ago.

Bangkok Post

ABM eyes 20% revenue growth in 2023

Asia Biomass Plc (ABM), Thailand's largest biomass fuel producer and trader by volume, expects revenue to grow by 20% this year to more than 3.6 billion baht thanks to its business expansion amid growing concerns over global warming.

Newcastle Herald

"Dirty Deeds" report lifts lid on power station's environmental impact

Vales Point Power Station and its associated coal mining operations have had 57 licence breaches over the 23 years.

Autosport

Hydro X Prix: Extreme E prepares for Scotland test

The Hydro X Prix will consist of two rounds across Saturday and Sunday, located inside the restored former Glenmuckloch opencast coal mine in Dumfries and Galloway, which is being transformed into a Pumped Storage Hydropower plant and wind farm.

The Conversation

Biden's strategy for cutting carbon emissions from electricity generation could extend the lives of fossil fuel power plants

On May 11, 2023, the Biden administration proposed new regulations to curb carbon pollution from existing power plants. The new rules replace the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, which was proposed in 2015 but ran into multiple legal challenges and never took effect. Nonetheless, in a high-profile 2022 ruling, West…

Fortune

Duke Energy CEO says carbon emission reduction is at core of her business strategy

Duke Energy's CEO steers clear of political debates to focus on the business opportunity from renewable energy.

ABC News

New coal mine in Bowen Basin, Isaac River Mine, set for federal government approval

A metallurgical coal mine in Central Queensland has been flagged for approval by the federal government, but an environmental group says people who voted in favour of climate action have a right to feel betrayed.

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