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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.

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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.

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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.

The New Daily

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

The Hindu

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

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

Newcastle Herald

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.

France 24

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

Reuters

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

Dynamite News

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.

The Hindu

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Europe struggles with crisis as Russia cuts gas

Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis as Russia throttles back supplies of natural gas

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Reuters

Factbox-Ukraine war forces German parties to cross red lines on energy, defence

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the economic fallout has forced the parties of Germany's coalition government to cross some of their long-held red lines on energy and defence, resulting in a tectonic shift in national policy.

The Independent UK

Russia sends more energy to Asia as Europe cuts back

A new report says Russia sent significantly more oil and coal to India and China over the summer compared with the start of the year, while European countries that long relied on Russian energy have cut back sharply in response to the war in Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Coalmine expansion approved for Hunter region would cause almost 1bn tonnes of emissions

Future of Mount Pleasant project to be decided by federal environment and water minister, Tanya Plibersek, but activists say it is ‘reckless’ and should be rejected

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Pockets $158 bn in Energy Exports after War

Russia has raked in a whopping 158 billion euros ($158 billion) in energy exports in the six months following its invasion of Ukraine, with the EU accounting for more than half, a think tank said Tuesday. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air called for more effective sanctions…

AAP

NSW mine to extract more coal for longer

More coal will be extracted for longer from a NSW mine after planning approvals were granted covering a further 26 years.

The National (Scotland)

Pettiness and tension as big names descend on Wentworth - Nick Rodger

IT’S been a busy old summer for us golf scribblers and I like to think that my endeavours at the coal face have been appreciated. “Nick,”…

ABC News

NSW Independent Planning Commission approves extension of Mount Pleasant coal mine

The Independent Planning Commission has approved the extension of the life of the Mount Pleasant Coal mine near Muswellbrook.

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