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Global coal phase-out to cost between $200 billion, $2 trillion – study

Over $200 billion will be given as compensation to workers and local communities affected by coal phase-out programs globally, new research has […]

Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 6:06 am

Almost $500 million granted by US government to clean energy projects on mine land

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $475…

Staff Writer | March 22, 2024 | 6:06 am

Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific – report

A recent report by Wood Mackenzie shows that the cost…

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 4:44 am

Emissions reach lowest level in 70 years due to sharp decline in coal use in Germany

An unexpectedly sharp decline in coal use led to a…

Staff Writer | January 7, 2024 | 6:45 am

Hundreds of homes in northern England now use coal mine water heat

Six months after it started operating, the United Kingdom’s first…

Staff Writer | October 15, 2023 | 3:55 am

Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia

China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 7:05 am

Queensland’s coal, resource jobs soar

Over 39,000 people were working in Queensland’s coal industry in the last quarter of 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2021 | 6:05 am

BHP slashes value of Australian coal assets

it has cut the value of its Mt Arthur thermal coal mine in New South Wales by about $1.25bn, as it seeks to sell the asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2021 | 7:00 am

NGOs file complaint before OECD, demand closure of Cerrejón coal mine in Colombia

The Cerrejón thermal coal mine is owned by BHP, Anglo American and Glencore.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2021 | 6:15 am

Gates, Bezos-backed fund offers $1bn to clean energy start-ups

To be eligible, projects must have potential to cut global emissions by at least 500 million tonnes a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2021 | 3:54 am

Tension in India over plan to turn Goa into coal hub

Indian environmentalists and politicians in Goa, known globally for its beaches and dense forests, are opposing a plan by Prime Minister Narendra […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2021 | 7:05 am

Scientists use microwave oven to turn coal into graphite

Nano-graphite was obtained from coal by using copper foil, glass containers and a conventional household microwave oven.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2021 | 6:27 am

New South Wales greenlights Maxwell coal mine

The Australian state’s Independent Planning Commission found that the project’s potential impacts on surrounding communities can be mitigated.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 22, 2020 | 5:30 pm

Virginia’s Wise County needs to prepare for smooth transition out of coal – report

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis says Dominion Energy's Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center is at risk of closure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2020 | 6:15 am

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Global coal phase-out to cost between $200 billion, $2 trillion – study

Almost $500 million granted by US government to clean energy projects on mine land

Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific – report

Emissions reach lowest level in 70 years due to sharp decline in coal use in Germany

Hundreds of homes in northern England now use coal mine water heat

Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia

Queensland’s coal, resource jobs soar

BHP slashes value of Australian coal assets

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