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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

Quantum-enabled camera to help cut methane emissions from oil & gas industry

QLM Technology, a University of Bristol spin-out company, developed a quantum-enabled gas imaging camera that is expected to help dramatically cut methane […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2021 | 6:05 am

BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks

BHP and Caterpillar announced that they are accelerating the development and deployment of zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2021 | 6:06 am

Westmoreland to reopen Coal Valley mine

Westmoreland Mining Holdings (LLC) subsidiary Prairie Mines and Royalty is reopening the Coal Valley mine near Edson, Alta. The mine has been […]

Marilyn Scales | August 10, 2021 | 10:46 am

How fossil fuels can help decarbonize the economy

Researchers at Rice University’s Carbon Hub are proposing the idea of actually using hydrocarbons to slash carbon dioxide emissions. In an opinion […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2021 | 10:29 am

Low-carbon power for steel, aluminum industries key for reaching global decarbonization goals – report

A reduction in coal-based power production, the electrification of transport and industrial fuel switching and efficiency gains should be the focus of […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 29, 2021 | 6:06 am

TransAlta hits milestone in its phase out of coal

TransAlta Corp. (TSX: TA) has completed the second of three planned coal-to-gas conversions at its Alberta Thermal power generation facilities near Wabamun, […]

Marilyn Scales | July 19, 2021 | 9:17 am

Benga appeals Grassy Mountain coal project rejection

Benga Mining, proponent of the Grassy Mountain coal project in Alberta, is appealing the denial of permission to develop the mine. The […]

Marilyn Scales | July 19, 2021 | 9:14 am

How old fossil-fueled power stations can be transformed into clean energy facilities

A recent analysis by IDTechEx presents the case for turning old fossil-fueled power stations, hydro dams and pumped storage on waterways that […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2021 | 6:11 am

Coal Association seeks responsible Alberta development

The Coal Association of Canada called for responsible coal development in Alberta in a presentation to the province’s Coal Policy Committee. A […]

Marilyn Scales | June 24, 2021 | 12:34 pm

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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

Quantum-enabled camera to help cut methane emissions from oil & gas industry

BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks

Westmoreland to reopen Coal Valley mine

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