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Conservative commentator Erin Molan digs herself into a hole in defence of coal

Fossil fuels simply don’t check out when it comes to tackling Australia’s rising energy prices while lowering emissions

The Guardian - AU

Businesses could shut as energy costs soar

Soaring energy prices will burn a hole in the pockets of Australian businesses as growing gas dominance triples the cost of wholesale electricity.

AAP

Thailand to rely on coal for power longer amid record gas prices

SINGAPORE: Thailand expects to burn coal for power for longer after it extended the lifespans of some plants to cope with record high natural gas prices, the assistant secretary general of its Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

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Stop dismantling German windfarm to expand coalmine, say authorities

Activists say deconstruction of Keyenberg turbines undermines government’s climate pledge

The Guardian - UK

Jim Chalmers’ first budget comes amid a darkening economic outlook. Here’s what could go wrong

The federal budget forecasts growth of 3.25% this year but hints at a slowing global economy with high inflation and interest rates

The Guardian - AU

Emissions from China-invested overseas coal plants equal to Spain

Fossil fuels produce around half of the energy from overseas Chinese-backed power plants, new study shows.

Al Jazeera

Albanese budget scraps ‘risky’ Coalition plan to underwrite new power generation

Exclusive: Scheme had been criticised as a ‘slush fund’ that could have cost billions and pushed up power prices

The Guardian - AU

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Qld coal miners plan action over pay deal

Workers at four BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance coal mines in Queensland have voted to take industrial action over job security provisions in a fresh pay agreement.

AAP

Mark Carney denies big banks threatened to quit climate finance group

Former BoE governor admits his net zero alliance weakened veto on coal investment because of ‘antitrust concerns’

The Guardian - UK

Calipari Invites Coal Miner, Son From Viral Photo to Rupp Arena

The Wildcats coach was touched by a photo of a fan and his son at the team’s scrimmage in Pikeville, Ky.

Sports Illustrated

Steel mill expects 20-plus year consent, thanks to loophole in climate law

The big coal-burning Glenbrook mill has applied to keep operating until 2056, while Government delays enacting resource management changes.

Newsroom.co.nz

Maharashtra: 20 Loaded Coal Wagons Derailed In Amravati, Many Trains Cancelled And Diverted

The derailment took place at 11.20 pm on Sunday between Malkhed and Timatla stations on Wardha-Badnera section of the Nagpur division, a Railway release said. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Era of sail returns as Shofu Maru glides into the Port of Newcastle

Wind Challenger 'a dream come true', says shipping line

Newcastle Herald

South32 cuts metallurgical coal guidance

South32 says it will produce five per cent less coking coal this year than forecast because of issues at its Appin Mine in NSW.

AAP

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Bangkok Post

Banpu focusing on acquiring gas assets to power US growth

SET-listed Banpu, a non-oil energy conglomerate, is seeking new assets in gas exploration and production as well as gas-fired power generation businesses to fuel its growth in the US.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria deserves praise for promising a rapid shift from coal to renewables. Now comes the hard part

Reliability and emissions reduction goals are technically achievable, but cost is a separate question. Governments should be careful what they promise

Salon

Hoarding Colorado water for Big Oil

A loophole in Utah law could enable the country’s first commercial oil mining operation

Wales Online

Living in the noise, dust and pollution of the UK's largest open coal mine at Ffos-y-Fran, Merthyr Tydfil

"Everything was black. We were constantly cleaning... We couldn't open the windows. The noise would penetrate the house... the noise of the diggers is just horrendous. There's no sleeping with it."

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Newcastle Herald

Former Hunter miner says state's commitment to ban open cut works at Dartbrook is small comfort in broader context

"I'm not saying that we should be shutting mines tomorrow and kicking people out of jobs," he said, "(But) there's a lot more work that needs to be done."

Newcastle Herald

Upper Hunter thoroughbred industry bolstered as state reaffirms open cut mining ban at Dartbrook

The NSW government will amend a state environmental planning policy to effectively reinforce its earlier commitment to prohibit open cut mining at Dartbrook coal mine in the Upper Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Environment groups seek to block sale of Vales Point power station

A coalition of environment groups are urging the federal government to block the sale of Vales Point Power Station to a company owned by Czech billionaire Pavel Tykac.

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews plans to revive the State Electricity Commission. What will it mean for Victoria’s power?

A move to bring back the publicly owned SEC shows governments are not confident the private sector can decarbonise quickly enough, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Where once there was coal smog, a cloud of uncertainty now hangs over Lithgow

The NSW town is in a hurry to transition from mining and power generation – but attracting new industries has its own pitfalls

Evening Standard

Aberfan 56th anniversary: The story of the coal-mining tragedy

Every year, the UK - and especially the Welsh - pay tribute to the victims and the community of Aberfan

The Independent UK

No traffic lights, no street lights: What to expect in a winter blackout

The National Grid warned there could be blackouts on ‘very very cold winter days’

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