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High-profile legal disputes, such as the current case between coal giant Adani and the Queensland government, show Australia’s approach to managing large mining projects is flawed.

Many Muswellbrook residents want royalties increased further.

The Coalition’s energy policy is leveraged on regional discontent about renewables. But many farmers don’t want nuclear in their back yard either

To help save the planet, governments across the globe are choosing to adopt sustainable policies and encourage (or coerce) the private sector to do likewise. Given the climate crisis, most responsible governments are focusing on finding every possible means to meet existing needs without sacrificing the planet to meet the…

Opponents of bills argue ‘offramp’ to keep gas or coal plants running will be triggered if energy-heavy centers are built

Phillip O'Neill: 'Don't expect to be impressed.'

The NSW government’s decision to extend the 40-year-old power station for another two years has some locals breathing a sigh of relief – but others are ready for a post-coal future

A coal mining town earmarked as a possible site for hosting a nuclear power plant is showing little appetite for the federal opposition's plan.

Rules target contaminants such as mercury, benzene and lead released by coke ovens used by facilities to burn coal

Debate over the future of coal in the US intensifies as Biden administration's measures aim to balance environmental concerns with economic interests.

EPA says proposal to keep Hunter Valley Operations mines going to 2050 would release almost 30m tonnes of CO2