Hundreds of jobs saved at mine despite climate concerns A landmark High Court ruling celebrated by environmentalists has been short-lived, with one state government intervening to save jobs at a massive coal mine. AAP · 5h ago
Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, finds research Emissions from the burning of oil, gas and coal -- the main drivers of climate change -- rose by 0.9 percent per year on average in the past decade, hitting a record high in 2025, according to the Global Carbon Budget report. The Economic Times · 7h ago
Slight fall in carbon emissions from fossil fuels as Iran war drives renewables push However, authors of a comprehensive assessment to be presented at Cop31 warn talk of a global turnaround premature The Guardian - UK · 7h ago
Power struggle: the energy supply election question The green transition is firmly on the ballot in an upcoming state election, as experts warn decisive action is needed to avoid electricity supply shortfalls. AAP · 12h ago
COP31: Betting on electricity to break the climate deadlock From November 9 to 20, the international community is gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the UN COP31 conference. At a time when the energy crisis linked to the war in the Middle East has forced countries to confront their dependence on fossil fuels, this new round of climate negotiations is… France 24 · 18h ago
Enough of COP Jamborees Falling solar and battery costs have made renewable energy commercially competitive with coal in India. As COP31 begins in Turkiye, the focus should shift to accelerating electrification of transport, promoting agrivoltaics, investing in transmission and grid stability, and ensuring reliable payments by discoms to sustain the country's green transition. The Economic Times · Nov 9
Yes, the COP climate talks are far from perfect. But they still hold the power for change This week, around 80 world leaders – including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese – will descend on the coastal Turkish city of Antalya for the annual United Nations climate summit, COP31. For the first time, the summit duties will be shared; Turkey will play host, while Australia leads negotiations. The Conversation · Nov 8
10 years of the Paris Agreement, top 10 carbon emitters of the world; where does India stand Natural disasters have spotlighted the urgent link between climate change and escalating global carbon emissions. The 2025 Global Carbon Budget predicts fossil fuel emissions will soar to unprecedented levels. Although India is among the top three carbon emitters, its per-capita emissions are significantly lower compared to China and the U.S. The Times of India · Nov 7
How do you broker UN climate talks when your own country is a big coal and gas exporter? Chris Bowen is about to find out The climate change minister dismisses concerns about whether Australia as a major producer can keep the world moving away from fossil fuels The Guardian - AU · Nov 7
1,000 extra trains between Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai to ease waiting lists, Railway ministry plans four parallel tracks on 7 major corridors Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Indian Railways plans to expand seven major corridors to four parallel tracks, enabling more than 1,000 additional regular trains after completion. The routes include connections between Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The Railways has also deployed 18,000 special trains and 700 AI cameras for the… The Economic Times · Nov 7
Fuel demands, super El Nino turn up the heat on COP31 Australia faces a difficult task at the United Nations' climate summit amid rising temperatures, fuel shortages and pressure to phase out fossil fuels. AAP · Nov 6
John Harris obituary Other lives: Chief executive of South Yorkshire county council and chair of the Coal Authority who served communities throughout his life The Guardian - UK · Nov 6
Tiny Spanish island quits coal for good amid renewables boom — but country struggling to electrify Authorisation has been granted to permanently close down the remaining coal-fired units on Majorca, marking a new era for the island. Euronews · Nov 6
Longtime West Virginia Sen. Rockefeller dies - Roll Call Longtime West Virginia Sen. Rockefeller dies - Uncategorized Roll Call · Nov 6
The Independent UK · Nov 6 Turkey outlines plans for 'paradigm shift' in energy use ahead of climate summit The Turkish energy minister has laid out plans for his country to wean itself away from coal and other fossil fuels as it prepares to host the COP31 climate change summit
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6 Cop31 will expose the conflicts and contradictions of the world’s fossil fuel reliance The move to clean electricity will form the focus of the climate summit, which begins next week in coal-loving Turkey. The outlook doesn’t look good
Euronews · Nov 6 COP31 host Türkiye is home to one of Europe's largest solar farms. Why can’t it kick coal? As Türkiye prepares to host the UN climate summit, one critic describes the country's climate targets and policies as “critically insufficient”.
MyLifeXP · Nov 6 Motorola Signature 27: 7 Features That Make It Stand Out What if your next smartphone could offer a 200MP periscope camera, a massive 7,000mAh battery and a display with a claimed peak brightness of 12,000 nits? Motorola's new flagship, the Signature 27, brings all three features together, along with a powerful Snapdragon chipset and AI-powered video tools. But the phone…
The Economic Times · Nov 5 Renewable energy could save India $240 billion in coal, gas imports by 2030: IEA The savings are expected to increase as solar and wind power displace imported fossil fuels, with annual savings projected to reach around USD 35 billion by 2030, exceeding India's actual non-coking coal and natural gas import bill in the financial year 2024-25.
The Economic Times · Nov 5 Centre, states to discuss mining and coal sector reforms at conference in Goa: Minister The National Conference on Mining is set to take place in South Goa over two days. The event will involve the Centre and states discussing reforms and challenges in the mining sector. Key agenda items include launching new critical mineral auction tranches and enhancing transparency. Extensive discussions are planned with…
The Economic Times · Nov 5 Sebi approves Coal India unit Mahanadi Coalfields IPO Coal India's Mahanadi Coalfields has just secured approval for an upcoming IPO, set to launch soon. This offering will potentially sell 661.8 million shares, which is equivalent to a 10% equity stake. As a vital player in India’s coal sector, the IPO anticipates raising $1 billion, thus valuing the unit…
The Independent UK · Nov 5 Turkey’s solar boom shines ahead of a UN climate summit but coal and other fossil fuels loom large Turkey is spotlighting its renewable energy efforts as it hosts the upcoming U.N. climate summit
Fortune · Nov 4 Weil Gotshal is a canary in the legal coal mine With the profession's traditional business model under strain, the taboo against outside capital is overdue for a reckoning.
Euronews · Nov 4 ‘The transition is inevitable’: Brazil releases first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels Countries have been urged to start planning now for the 'urgent, inevitable' – yet voluntary – phaseout of coal, oil and gas.
The Economic Times · Nov 4 Railways achieves highest-ever freight loading in October, up 8.32% year-on-year: Ministry Indian Railways achieved its highest freight loading in October 2026, transporting 145.07 million tonnes. This represents an 8.32 percent increase compared to the previous year. Major commodities like food grains and domestic coal saw significant growth during this month. Passenger traffic also increased, with 64.72 crore passengers carried compared to…