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Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George

Karnataka faces summer-like peak demand for electricity due to poor monsoon. Govt. is purchasing power to meet shortfall & planning to import coal for better power generation. Union Minister of Power & Renewable Energy says nation is fully prepared to meet any spike in demand.

The Hindu

NSW soon to decide on Eraring extension but former treasurer says it could cost billions

Matt Kean says previous Coalition government would have had to pay Origin Energy up to $3bn to keep half coal plant open for two years

The Guardian - AU

Schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 found intact, miles off Wisconsin coastline

The Trinidad, a 140-foot-long vessel that carried grain and coal, sank in May 1881 about 120 miles north of Milwaukee. The crews possessions and deck gear are still present.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Bellbird miners remembered 100 years after disaster

The lives of 21 miners and six pit horses were lost to carbon monoxide.

Newcastle Herald

A glacier baby is born: Mating glaciers to replace water lost to climate change

Residents of Pakistan's Himalayan region turn to science and folklore, with backing from the U.N. They're erecting ice towers, harvesting avalanches and performing an ancient glacier ritual.

WEKU

A.P. Rythu Sangham demands action plan for tackling drought

APRS urged the govt. to save crops, supply power and pay compensation for losses due to adverse weather. The storage in reservoirs at 50%, coal stocks for 3 days only. Govt. must consult all parties to tackle drought.

The Hindu

Coalmine approvals in Australia this year could add 150m tonnes of CO2 to atmosphere

Expansion of metallurgical coalmine in Queensland will add 31m tonnes alone with activists accusing Albanese government of being reckless

The Guardian - AU

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Pulverised fuel ash: how we can recycle the dirty byproduct from coal-fired power stations

The ash from burning coal in coal-fired power stations lies in thousands of landfills around the world. This waste material, generally considered a hazard, is now being put to good use in the construction industry.

The Conversation

Burning tires and bridges: US residents ‘shocked’ by firm’s bitcoin-mining plan

Stronghold Digital Mining contends it is repurposing waste material, but those living near by are outraged by the proposal

The Guardian - US

Albanese govt approves Gregory Crinum coal mine expansion until 2073

It is the third coal mine approved this year.

The Canberra Times

Unsexy but vital: why warnings over grid reliability are really about building more transmission lines

“To ensure Australian consumers continue to have access to reliable electricity supplies, it’s critical that planned investments in transmission, generation and storage projects are urgently delivered.”

The Conversation

Morning Mail: Bandt urges more to join climate protests, dead glider stops logging, Trump vows to jail foes

Greens leader to join ‘people’s blockade’ of coal port as he seeks to popularise direct action; forest clearing stopped after greater glider found dead

The Guardian - AU

Adam Bandt urges Australians to ‘embrace’ civil disobedience and join climate protests

Greens leader says Albanese government is ‘hellbent on opening more coal and gas mines’ and people must ‘fight back’

The Guardian - AU

Here’s what’s missing from the history of rural Britain: the hidden stories of women who shaped it

Forestry wives, farmers’ wives, coalminers’ wives: they were the backbone of communities, says author Rebecca Smith

The Guardian - UK

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China promised climate action. Its emissions topped US, EU, India combined

Beijing’s heavy reliance on coal plants has cast a shadow over global efforts to tackle climate change.

WEKU

Head of UK's Applied Energy Research sees a changing power landscape

Kentucky has a long history of coal-fired power plants, but the electricity generation landscape is expected to change in the decades to come.

The Guardian - UK

China continues coal spree despite climate goals

World’s biggest carbon emitter approving equivalent of two new coal plants a week, analysis shows

The Guardian - AU

Climate crisis to create ‘acute’ challenges for Australia’s economy, incoming RBA governor says

Michele Bullock uses speech to detail how central bank is preparing for increased risk of extreme weather events

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Are Coal Prices Setting Up for an End of the Year Rebound?

After reaching highs in 2022, coal prices have come back down to earth. Climate change has caused the U.S. and Europe to inhibit the production and consumption of all fossil fuels. Still, coal has long been the least favorite hydrocarbon and a four-letter word in the traditional energy market.

The Hindu

TNPCB forms five-member panel to probe allegations of pollution around NLCIL thermal plants in Neyveli

TNPCB has formed a 5-member committee to probe pollution risks around NLCIL. The report found high levels of mercury, selenium, and flouride in drinking water from 20 locations. Visible deposition of pollutants of coal dust and fly ash caused respiratory issues, kidney disease, hair fall, and skin problems. Water samples…

Newcastle Herald

'Fear and desperation': climate protesters sentenced for holding up coal trains

Good behaviour orders, convictions and fines were handed out.

The Hindu

Gujarat power utility made ‘excess payment’ of ₹3,900 crore to Adani: Congress

Gohil accuses Gujarat govt of favouring Adani Group by making excess payment of ₹3,900 crore. Govt denies scam, says payments ongoing & will be adjusted.

WEKU

Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question.

The Guardian - UK

US coal plant closure emphasises health benefits of cleaner air

Decrease in hospital visits for heart problems shows impact could be greater than previously thought

Capital & Main

Why Ambitious U.S. Emissions Reduction Goals Are Increasingly Out of Reach

Amid huge profits for oil majors, pressure builds on banks to cut ties.

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