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Semi-truck driver dies in Colorado coal train derailment

At least ten coal train cars reportedly slid off the tracks and over the side of a bridge

The Independent UK

In trying to close its coal power plant, Austin encounters obstacles to going green

The city approved a plan in 2020 to shut the Fayette Power Project plant with the aim of eliminating carbon emissions. But political, economic and technological forces have gotten in the way.

The Texas Tribune

Colorado train derails, spilling train cars and coal onto a highway and trapping a semi-truck driver

The Colorado State Patrol says a train derailment and bridge collapse has spewed coal and mangled train cars across a highway near Pueblo, trapping a semi-truck driver beneath the wreckage

The Independent UK

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 292: Coal ministry’s mining push, MP journalist named in 11 FIRs

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Shreegireesh Jalihal of The Reporters’ Collective and Avdhesh Kumar of Newslaundry.

Newslaundry

India to push developed nations to become 'carbon negative' before 2050: Report

COP28 discussions are taking place at a time when extreme weather-related events have lead to heatwaves and erratic monsoons and scientists have called for immediate action.

The Hindu

Sinking myths about Newcastle's lost ships

What happened to dozens of ships missing from Newcastle, long, long ago?

Newcastle Herald

Adani group likely overbilled coal consumers by 12,000 crore: Congress

Congress alleges Adani group behind biggest scam in modern India; Jairam Ramesh claims Rs 12,000 crore siphoned out of country; BJP accused of helping Adani acquire assets; Adani denies wrongdoing.

The Hindu

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Banks Keep Financing Coal Despite Their Net-Zero Pledges Thanks to Massive Loophole

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank and Wells Fargo are among those putting big money into companies that operate coal plants.

Capital & Main

FT exposé on Adani Group ‘inflating fuel costs’: Not quite front-page news in India

On October 9, the Adani Group warned of an upcoming exposé on its operations by Financial Times – a “renewed attempt” to “rehash old and baseless allegations to tarnish the name and standing of the Adani Group”.

Newslaundry

Three dead, 10 missing during illegal coal mining in Bengal's Raniganj

At least 3 killed, several feared trapped after coal mine collapse in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district. Incident occurred when coal was illegally extracted from ECL mine. Deceased identified as Dinesh Ruidas, Sumir Bauri & Surjit Sen. Rescue operations underway.

The Hindu

Senghenydd colliery disaster: how Britain's worst mining tragedy revealed the true price of coal

Miners working at the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd, south Wales, were in the middle of their morning shifts 2000ft below the ground when a massive explosion ripped through the deep pit at 8.10am. A spark from an electric bell had ignited a deadly mix of methane gas and coal dust,…

The Conversation

South African authorities target coal-smuggling gang they say contributed to a power crisis

South African authorities say they have conducted raids across five provinces to break up a coal-smuggling syndicate blamed for stealing more than $26 million in coal, degrading state-owned power plants and contributing to an electricity crisis

The Independent UK

If the first solar entrepreneur hadn't been kidnapped, would fossil fuels have dominated the 20th century the way they did?

One argument put forward in defence of fossil fuels is that they were a historical necessity, because there was no other viable substitute for much of the 20th century. We owe fossil fuels a debt of gratitude, the argument goes, because they supercharged our development. But what if I told…

The Conversation

‘Green coal’ company owned by LNP figures received $5.5m grant a week before Morrison government entered caretaker mode

Exclusive: Green Day Energy has had its bank account frozen after going into administration amid a legal dispute between its owners

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AAP

NSW assured Eraring lifeline won't kill climate goals

Keeping Australia's largest coal power plant open won't shut the door on NSW achieving its legislated carbon emissions targets, the government says.

Pedestrian.tv

Gulp: The Gov Doesn’t Need To Consider Climate Harm When Approving New Fossil Fuel Projects

It’s official. The government can *completely ignore* climate risk when they approve new fossil fuel projects. Or, to be pedantic about it, it turns out the government has *always* been able to ignore climate risk under current environmental laws. How do we know this? In June Environment Council of Central…

The Conversation

A successful energy transition depends on managing when people use power. So how do we make demand more flexible?

Energy security concerns are mounting as renewable projects and transmission lines are delayed.

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Top 3 Profitable Coal Stocks to Buy

Despite environmental concerns, the global coal industry is booming due to robust demand and a surge in investments in the sector. Hence, fundamentally sound coal stocks Hallador Energy (HNRG), SunCoke Energy (SXC), and China Shenhua Energy (CSUAY) might be solid buys. Keep reading.

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The Hindu

Repeated passenger train cancellations emerge as an electoral issue in Chhattisgarh

Congress in Chhattisgarh to make train cancellations an election issue: Over 60,000 trains cancelled in last 3 yrs; Congress alleges deliberate move to accommodate coal trains; BJP says modernisation of railways causes some inconvenience. #TrainCancellations #Chhattisgarh #Congress #BJP

AAP

Driver charged after fatal crash with coal train

Months after a fatal collision between a four-wheel drive and a coal train in north Queensland, a 40-year-old man has been charged by police.

The Guardian - AU

Australia needs climate trigger laws, conservation groups say after failed challenge to coalmines

Calls come after federal court dismisses legal action against environment minister’s decisions on two mine expansions

AAP

Court dismisses climate case against Plibersek

The Federal Court has found the federal environment minister isn't obliged to act on evidence that coal mines will harm natural wonders such as the reef.

Newcastle Herald

Federal Court dismisses mega mine challenge

The hears mine projects would raise climate change for decades.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without NSW police approval – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Coalition are ‘climate charlatans’ making false claims about Australia’s nuclear power potential, energy minister says

Chris Bowen describes the opposition’s promotion of the banned energy source as an attempt to ‘continue the culture climate wars’

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