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The energy historian who says rapid decarbonization is a fantasy

Vaclav Smil rarely agrees to interviews. Too many in the media have portrayed him as a tool of Big Oil, he says — because he insists on pointing out how deeply dependent humanity is on fossil fuels and how difficult it will be to give them up.

Los Angeles Times

‘This is the future’: rural Virginia pivots from coal to green jobs

Region’s long awaited energy and economic transition will be substantially boosted by US’s first climate legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act

The Guardian - US

Country diary: Pity the urban birder in late summer

West Norwood, London: In between the swifts leaving and the redwings arriving are the doldrums, when a single coal tit can save the day

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Ian Macdonald and John Maitland had 'no relationship, no debt', court told

The former Labor politician denies spinning a story to financially benefit the ex-union boss who says there was no deal for him to financially benefit from a lucrative coal exploration mining licence.

Newcastle Herald

Tinkler involved in fresh bid for Dartbrook coal mine at three times previous share price offer

The offer is for the company's acquisition at one dollar per share.

Newcastle Herald

Ex-union boss tells judge no debt existed

Former ALP politician Ian Macdonald denies in the NSW Supreme Court that he did anything wrong by awarding a coal exploration licence to an ex-union boss.

AAP

Adam Bandt’s Wife And Sarah Hanson-Young Slayed Last Night’s Midwinter Ball W/ Anti-Coal Dresses

The Greens slayed the Midwinter Ball returned with best dressed no-doubt going to leader Adam Bandt and wife Claudia Perkins.

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Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 197 of the invasion

Ukraine retakes towns in Kharkiv in surprise counterattack, Zelenskiy claims; Putin threatens to tear up grain deal and cut off all gas, oil, and coal to Europe

The Guardian - AU

Unions call for plan to support coal workers' transition to renewable sector

With a renewable revolution on the horizon, union leaders warn of an "enormous problem" if a national energy transition authority is not established to support workers moving to low carbon jobs.

ABC News

Coal in a pincer-grip: the world needs energy, but climate concerns grow by the day

Coal: the planetary Jekyll and Hyde

Newcastle Herald

Energy transition a 'ratchet that turns one way' as Indian-owned West Australian coal mine teeters on the brink

The looming demise of a loss-making coal mine in Western Australia is a microcosm of the industry's "dire" prospects as a fuel for electricity amid the rampant rise of renewable energy, an analyst says.

ABC News

Queensland coal communities hope rising royalties will fund extra doctors, better roads

Regional areas are facing doctor shortages and roads that need upgrading. Mining communities hope the new royalties program could fix those problems.

ABC News

Minister can't ignore Mt Pleasant's climate impact, groups say

Environment groups have demanded federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek formally consider the climate impacts of fossil fuel extraction when deciding whether to sign-off on the Mt Pleasant coal mine extension.

Newcastle Herald

Alan Kohler: Reserve Bank the best bet to save humanity from climate crisis

Here’s a crazy idea: give the job of dealing with climate change to the Reserve Bank, Alan Kohler writes.

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The Hindu

The hits and misses in TANGEDCO’s tariff petition

There needs to be an overarching energy policy that addresses environmental issues and also ensures affordable supply

Newcastle Herald

IEEFA says record high coal prices will accelerate demise of coal industry

High coal prices a 'two-edged sword' say industry critics

France 24

Europe prepares for energy crisis as Russia slashes supplies of natural gas

Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis that could lead to rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession.

The Guardian - AU

PM grills Peter Dutton on location of power plants amid Coalition’s nuclear push

Liberal leader says nuclear is needed to support renewables and tells Minerals Council it will ‘add value’ to uranium resources

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EU, China trade barbs over failed G20 climate talks

The European Union and China are questioning each other's commitment to fighting climate change, following the failure of climate talks by the Group of 20 (G20) last week.

Dynamite News

Coal Scam Case: CBI conducts raids at West Bengal Law Minister's premises

The CBI raids are being conducted at five locations in Kolkata and one in Asansol at the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Moloy Ghatak. Read more on Dynamite News

The Hindu

CBI searches West Bengal Law Minister’s residences in coal pilferage scam

The searches are being carried out at six locations, five in Kolkata and one in Asansol.

Newcastle Herald

Master Builders Association's house of the year 2012 hits the market at Lake Macquarie's Coal Point

The enormous block at Coal Point offers waterfront living with the inclusion of a double boat shed, private jetty and boat ramp.

AAP

Ex-minister cost NSW millions, judge told

The retrial of Ian Macdonald has been told the former NSW Labor minister cost the state millions by improperly granting an Upper Hunter mining licence.

AAP

Qld tax could deter Japan investors: envoy

Japan's ambassador to Australia has warned Queensland coal tax hikes could impact plans to invest in joint venture hydrogen projects around the country.

AAP

Aussie coal in permanent decline: report

Energy market turmoil doesn't mark the start of a "renaissance" for coal-fired power, instead global security concerns and record prices suggest a quicker end.

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