The Latest Breaking News from Coal

China last year began construction on projects with the greatest combined coal power capacity since 2015, jeopardising the country's goal to peak carbon emissions by 2030, according to a report published Thursday.

Coal fired power stations produce 85% of South Africa’s electricity, making the country the biggest producer of harmful greenhouse-gas emissions in Africa. To move away from coal and meet its commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, South Africa needs to dramatically increase production of renewable energy. New research…

The 1913-era coal power plant has been abandoned and eyed by developers for decades. But it finally has a new life at this year’s Perth festival

US electric vehicle and battery manufacturer Tesla has chosen an Australian coal town as the site for a new battery service, repair and renewal facility.

Tory MP David Simmonds urged the Government to learn ‘some of the lessons that we need to draw out’ of coal pit closures for the ‘just transition’.

China's new tariffs on US imports like oil, coal and cars are relatively modest in scale, suggesting that Beijing is hoping for a last-minute deal but also giving them the option to inflict more pain if needed, analysts say.

China is quick to act when US tariffs on its imports go into effect, but experts say it’s leaving room for negotiation.

Among other measures, China will impose a 15% tariff on imports of U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas.

China will impose tariffs of 15 percent on imports of coal and LNG from the US in retaliation for 10 percent levy.