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Health impacts of coal mining on babies to be studied as part of $1m boost

Cancer drug combinations that protect the heart also on agenda.

Newcastle Herald

Peasants' group KMSS blames 'coal mafia nexus' for Assam floods, seeks CBI probe

A peasants' group alleges devastating floods in Assam are man-made. They claim illegal mining in bordering regions created artificial reservoirs. This nexus between mafias and politicians allegedly triggers flash floods downstream. The group demands a CBI investigation into the disaster and illegal mining operations. They also seek financial assistance and…

The Economic Times

Confused about carbon capture? Experts explain why we need different types

The production of steel, concrete, fuel and agriculture chemicals is energy intensive. These industries critically rely on vast amounts of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) because the electricity grid doesn’t yet have enough capacity to distribute, store and supply renewables at scale.

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‘A reminder of why we have unions’: Matewan writer and director on the film’s lessons for the labor movement

John Sayles’s 1987 film, which dramatizes a 1920 labor conflict, shows how class solidarity can overcome prejudice

The Guardian - US

A new coal-fired power station and the 'cult of net zero': inside Hunter mining conference

There was unanimous support for Hunter Valley Operations' extension bid.

Newcastle Herald

'Absolutely devastating': worker dies in incident at Hunter coal mine

A mine worker has been killed.

Newcastle Herald

'Stop the political games': call to pass bill to protect redundant Hunter miners

Fingers have been pointed, as Hunter miners get caught in a political crossfire.

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Karl’s ‘great net zero debate’ was anything but – so beware Coalition claims of renewables taking over ‘two Tasmanias’

One expert described Nationals leader Matt Canavan’s claim of land used for clean energy as ‘plain wrong and plain silly’

The Guardian - AU

India's coal production surges 7.51% in July 2026 to 69.75 MT, dispatch up 17.34%

India's coal production reached 69.75 million tonnes in July 2026, showing strong growth. Coal dispatch also grew significantly to 86.33 million tonnes during the same month. Coal India Limited contributed substantially to both production and dispatch figures. Cumulative coal production for the first four months of FY 2026-27 stood at…

The Economic Times

India's record renewable generation in July cuts coal's share in power mix to 1-year low

India's coal power generation fell to its lowest point in a year during July. Renewable energy sources reached a record high, contributing twenty percent to the nation's power mix. Solar and wind output exceeded one hundred gigawatts for the first time in history. Hydropower generation declined due to lower rainfall…

The Economic Times

Adani to pay no company tax despite $1bn revenue from Queensland coalmine

Indian conglomerate offsets earnings from Carmichael mine to report $340.6m loss, after promising billions in taxes and royalties

The Guardian - AU

Clickgate: what cricket cheating scandal reveals about the nebulous ‘spirit’ of the game

Cricket, by some metrics the world’s second most popular sport, has a penchant for producing rather peculiar scandals. UK-Australian relations were put under significant strain over the way that Harold Larwood, a coal miner from Nottinghamshire who could hurl cricket balls at batters very quickly, bowled at Don Bradman and…

The Conversation

Bright spark or low-power? Find out how much you know about renewables – quiz

Do you know your solar panels from your wind turbines? Test your knowledge in our renewable energy quiz

The Guardian - UK

34 killed as methane explosion tears through coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan

A methane gas explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least thirty-four miners. Ten miners remained trapped underground after the blast ripped through the coal mine. Rescue teams worked against time to locate and recover the remaining trapped workers. Authorities announced compensation for the families of the deceased miners. The…

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The Independent UK

34 miners killed in a methane explosion at a coal mine in southwestern Pakistan

A methane gas explosion at a coal mine in southwestern Pakistan has killed 34 miners

The Economic Times

India doubles down on strategic manufacturing--from semiconductors to hydrogen trains: Finmin Report

India is accelerating a broad-based industrial strategy that spans semiconductors, electronics, commercial space, green mobility, rare earths, shipbuilding and coal gasification, signalling a coordinated push to reduce import dependence, strengthen domestic manufacturing and build resilient supply chains amid an increasingly uncertain global environment.

The Economic Times

Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners, traps 10 others

An explosion in a coal mine near Quetta killed at least thirty-two miners. Ten miners remain trapped underground in life-threatening conditions as rescuers search. The blast was apparently triggered by a buildup of methane gas in the mine. Authorities are investigating the cause and reviewing mining safety measures. Compensation will…

The Independent UK

Methane gas explosion at coal mine in southwestern Pakistan kills 34 people

Rescuers recover 32 bodies from mine on outskirts of Quetta and working to retrieve remaining two

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Ohio planted nearly 7.2 million trees on more than 5,500 acres of abandoned mines; barren ground began turning back into forest

Ohio is transforming thousands of acres of abandoned coal mine lands into thriving forests. This large-scale reforestation effort has planted nearly 7.2 million native trees across over 5,500 acres. The science-based Forestry Reclamation Approach ensures successful forest regeneration on compacted soils. These restored forests stabilize land, improve water quality, and…

The Economic Times

PM owes nation apology: Congress after Supreme Court clears Manmohan Singh in coal 'scam' case

The Supreme Court closed the criminal case against Singh by setting aside a summoning order passed against him. The veteran Congress leader, who passed away on December 27, 2024, now stands formally acquitted in the high-profile criminal case.

Euronews

Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in Germany – but negative electricity prices still rife

Despite several setbacks to electrification, Germany is expected to phase out coal much faster than originally planned.

The Times of India

China built a futuristic city for 300,000 people. It soon became the world's most famous 'ghost city'

When images of empty boulevards, silent apartment blocks and vast public squares emerged from Kangbashi, a newly built district in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, the city quickly became known around the world as China's largest "ghost city". Designed to accommodate around 300,000 residents and built during the region's coal-fuelled economic boom,…

The Economic Times

SC closes criminal case against former PM Manmohan Singh in coal block allocation case

The Supreme Court has closed a criminal case against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. This decision follows the acceptance of a closure report filed by the CBI. The court found no reason for the trial court judge to reject the CBI's findings. Industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla and ex-coal secretary P…

The Economic Times

Coal India's Q1 capex rises by 16.64% to Rs 3,399 crore

Coal India's capital expenditure rose sixteen point six four percent to three thousand three hundred ninety-nine crore rupees. Land acquisition and resettlement activities accounted for nearly one-fourth of the total expenditure during the quarter. The company also invested significantly in strengthening its coal evacuation infrastructure and plant machinery. Diversification into…

Newcastle Herald

No turning back: Minns walks the line on Hunter coal and renewables

Premier Chris Minns says coal, gas and renewables are essential for the Hunter's economy.

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