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Solar energy Generates More Electricity Than Coal in The U.S. for First Time Ever

Once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, coal has steadily lost market share due to competition from cheaper natural gas, renewable energy expansion, aging power plants, and environmental regulations.

International Business Times

Good news for renewables: southern Australia’s offshore winds will stay strong even as the climate changes

If you’ve ever stood on a Victorian beach and felt the wind from the Southern Ocean, you’ll know this is not a gentle force. Whipped up across thousands of kilometres of cold ocean, these winds are relentless and powerful.

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Breaking free from fossil fuels is urgent but hard – Colombia shows why

Colombia’s outgoing president Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla and the country’s first leftist leader, came to power in 2022. He promised something few leaders of fossil fuel-producing countries have seriously attempted: to reduce his country’s dependence on oil, gas and coal.

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Trump DOJ axed probe into GOP coal baron

DOJ put pressure on a probe into potential criminal violations of Justice's vast coal empire

Salon

‘Coal power has lost its status’: Solar power outstrips coal in US despite Trump's attacks

States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74 per cent of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026.

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High ticket prices shroud 2026 FIFA World Cup in controversy

The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is on track to be the most expensive one ever for match-going fans. The cheapest general sale tickets for the final are four times as expensive as they were for the final in Qatar in 2022, and represent only…

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China's imports of major commodities show price remains key driver

China's May commodity trade reveals price is key to its resource imports. Crude oil imports hit an eight-year low due to high prices. Copper imports also fell as prices rose. Conversely, China boosted aluminium exports amid higher global prices. Coal imports declined as prices increased. These shifts highlight China's response…

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Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power

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Solar power hits new milestones despite Trump’s effort to boost coal over clean energy

The findings, supported by a report from the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie, highlight solar’s continued growth and coal’s ongoing decline

The Independent UK

Centre has coal reserves for 80 days of power generation: Union Minister Kishan Reddy

India possesses enough coal reserves to power the nation for 80 days. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy stated this achievement of the NDA government. Exploration has commenced in Argentina for critical minerals. The government is also encouraging private sector involvement in importing processed critical minerals. Annual coal production has reached…

The Economic Times

Coal linkage auctions: Coal India steps up supply to non-regulated sector, offers record volumes

Coal India Limited is introducing new measures to increase coal supply for non-regulated sector consumers. This aims to reduce import dependence on high gross calorific value coal and meet growing industrial needs. Record coal will be offered in linkage auctions targeting the sponge iron sector. Steel producers gain flexibility to…

The Economic Times

Hindustan Zinc shares tumble 5% to 6-week low after report of govt's plan to sell 2% stake for Rs 5,000 crore

Hindustan Zinc shares fell sharply on Friday after a report said the government may sell up to a 2% stake in the company to raise around Rs 5,000 crore. The proposed divestment comes amid broader disinvestment efforts, with recent stake sales in Coal India and NHPC.

The Economic Times

Adani Ports shares snap 2-day fall, rise over 1% after Goldman Sachs raises target price

Shares of Adani Ports saw an uptick on Friday after Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its ‘Buy’ rating and raised the target price to Rs 1,870. Strong cargo volume growth, recovery in thermal coal volumes, Vizhinjam hub expansion, and improving returns prompted the brokerage to upgrade earnings estimates and outlook.

The Economic Times

Trump announces $700m support for US coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling US coal industry by announcing $US700 million to support 13 coal-fired plants.

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Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powers

President Donald Trump is using emergency powers to boost the US coal industry. Nearly $700 million will fund upgrades to power plants and new export facilities. This move aims to lower living costs and ensure energy security. Asian nations are reportedly seeking Wyoming coal. Environmental groups oppose the plan, citing…

Evening Standard

Trump takes fresh tilt at ‘windmills’ while announcing cash boost for US coal

The president has long voiced his opposition to turbines and been a stern critic of Britain’s energy stance

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Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

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Trump uses wartime powers to dole out $700m to ‘clean, beautiful’ coal

US president announces plans for two new coal plants, in Alaska and West Virginia, using Defense Production Act

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Trump expected to announce $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

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There is no energy transition — only addition, experts say at Baku Energy Week

Grid infrastructure emerged as the forum's defining bottleneck on the last day of Baku Energy Week, as the IGU's chief of staff said that global consumption of oil, gas, coal and renewables is rising simultaneously, directly challenging the conventional narrative.

The Economic Times

Coal block 'scam': Delhi court discharges Hindalco

A Delhi court has discharged Hindalco Industries and two former executives in a coal block case. The court found no evidence of illegal acts or criminal conspiracy. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to prove criminal breach of trust or cheating. The court stated that the allocation letter did…

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Court summons Naveen Jindal, ex-coal secretary in Gare Palma coal block case

A Delhi court has summoned industrialist Naveen Jindal and former coal secretary P C Parekh. This follows a CBI chargesheet alleging irregularities in the Gare Palma IV/1 coal block allocation. The investigation began over a decade ago. The court found sufficient material to proceed with the case. The accused face…

The Conversation

How methane policy will make or break the climate crisis

There’s no sign that methane emissions are declining globally.

The Conversation

Why the world’s most ambitious coal phase-out deal has failed – and what it means for climate finance

In December 2025, Indonesia quietly abandoned plans to close the Cirebon-1 coal power plant.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle's port is no political playground, it's a working harbour

Letters: 'How long before the Port of Newcastle loses its social licence to export coal?'

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