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Nationals back 'flexible' net zero pledge

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says Australia will try to meet its net zero target, but has supported his candidate who said it wasn't "binding".

AAP

Replacing NSW coal plant with renewables would create thousands more jobs than gas, report says

Solar and wind could bring ‘jobs boom’ to regions that have previously depended on coal, Australian Conservation Foundation says

The Guardian - AU

Coalition candidate says net zero by 2050 is a ‘flexible plan that leaves us wiggle room’

Standing in Queensland electorate of Flynn, Colin Boyce says Scott Morrison’s commitment to UN is ‘not binding’

The Guardian - AU

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Meet the candidates for four Hunter seats

The region's 32 candidates tell us about their background.

Newcastle Herald

Andhra Pradesh power utilities hope shortage may ease by May

VISAKHAPATNAM: The power utilities of Andhra Pradesh are hopeful that the power supply situation will improve by the first week of May. According to officials, shortage of coal supplies has led to the power shortage in the country. The thermal power plants account for more than 50 per cent of…

The Times of India

Innovative industry could see new markets rise from the ashes of coal dams

Coal dams have been at the centre of dust-ups between power stations, environmental groups and health advocates for decades, but a proposal to see the dams emptied could also lead to more jobs in the big smoke.

Newcastle Herald

Power crisis in A.P.: core team constituted to overcome coal crisis

It is mandated to closely monitor coal stocks and ensure hassle-free supply to the thermal power plants

The Hindu

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Plaid Cymru leader in RCT says their business is people ahead of council elections in May

Pauline Jarman spoke about topics such as climate change, coal tip safety, the cost of living crisis, social care and education

Wales Online

At least one miner dead, six trapped after tremor in Polish coal mine

One miner was confirmed dead after a tremor at the Borynia-Zofiowka coal mine in Poland, and rescuers are still trying to reach six more underground, mine owner JSW said.

Reuters

Sanctions won't stop Putin — this might

All along, Putin has counted on the fact that Europe needs Russian gas. But that's also his Achilles heel

Salon

Polish coal miner's body found; search continues for missing

Polish authorities say the death toll from accidents in recent days at two coal mines in southern Poland has increased to six after a miner was brought to the surface and pronounced dead

The Independent UK

Port protesters say major parties failing Hunter

Protesters who took to Newcastle harbour on Sunday say neither major political party has credible policies to address climate change or help workers transition away from the coal industry.

Newcastle Herald

China promotes coal in setback for efforts to cut emissions

China is promoting coal-fired power as the ruling Communist Party tries to revive a sluggish economy, prompting warnings that Beijing is setting back efforts to cut climate-changing carbon emissions from the biggest global source

The Independent UK

Coal industry must step up to the plate on Hunter mine rehab

Mine rehab: from risk to opportunity

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The Hindu

Power supply back to normal from Saturday evening: Minister

Senthilbalaji cites coal shortage as one of the reason behind the deficit situation

The Independent UK

Thousands protest plan to raze German village for coal mine

Thousands of people are protesting against plans to bulldoze a village in western Germany for a coal mine that environmental activists say should be shut down, not expanded

The Hindu

Panneerselvam blames DMK govt. for not taking enough steps to avert power shortage

The govt. did not take measures in advance given the fact that demand will go up in summer, he says

The Independent UK

10 miners missing at 2nd coal mine in Poland after tremor

Coal mining authorities say contact has been lost with 10 miners following an underground tremor and methane gas discharge at a second mine in southern Poland

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Sufficient coal available in country, says Centre

Pralhad Joshi says stocks getting replenished on daily basis

Newcastle Herald

Pub Test panel: no leader takes 'poll' position in a week of election mud-slinging

"Both leaders are getting away from what they really need to be talking about and offering," coal miner and Pub Test panellist, Bernie Wilson, said.

The Times of India

Gauhati HC panel report reveals illegal coal mining in Assam from 2003-19

GUWAHATI: Assam government has in an affidavit filed recently before the Gauhati High Court, accepted Justice (Retired) BP Katakey Commission’s report revealing extensive illegal coal mining in the Saleki proposed reserve forest and Tekok open cast during the period 2003-2019 by violating the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

The Times of India

CM M K Stalin urges PM Narendra Modi to supply 72,000 tonnes coal a day to Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: Chief minister M K Stalin on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct the Union ministry of coal to ensure the supply of 72,000 tonnes of coal a day as per the Fuel Supply Agreement at Paradip and Visakhapatnam ports.

The Times of India

People losing sleep over power cuts in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: Frequent power cuts across the state including in Chennai are affecting residents already wilting under rising temperatures. While the districts have been suffering for the past few weeks, some parts of Chennai have been affected since the last few days. And, officials say Tamil Nadu may suffer a major…

Reuters

Rescue efforts suspended for seven trapped in Polish coal mine after explosions in shaft

Rescuers suspended efforts to reach seven people trapped in a coal mine in southern Poland, after methane gas explosions injured 10 of the rescuers in a shaft overnight, the crisis management team said on Friday.

Newcastle Herald

"It is a tremendous relief for everybody": Camberwell Village saved from mine

Residents in the Upper Hunter village of Camberwell are claiming an historic victory following a two decade battle to stop an open-cut coal mine from wiping out their community.

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