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- ‘They seem to have gone coal mad’: major parties sing as one, but Upper Hunter voters are not so sure Sat, 15 May 21, 6:00amHotly contested NSW byelection comes amid growing doubts about the economic viability of the industry and the future of the region
- Last hope over climate crisis requires end to coal, says Alok Sharma Fri, 14 May 21, 3:00pmPresident-designate of Cop26 talks says tackling the fossil fuel is ‘a personal priority’
- Global renewable energy industry grew at fastest rate since 1999 last year Tue, 11 May 21, 4:00pmNew wind and solar power projects in China, Europe and the US spurred 45% rise in capacity
- Investing in coal power would be an expensive mistake | Trent Zimmerman and Philip Dunne Mon, 10 May 21, 3:30amThe UK has enormous capacity to increase its energy supply from offshore wind. Australia too has vast potential for wind and solar power
- Wyoming stands up for coal with threat to sue states that refuse to buy it Fri, 7 May 21, 7:00pmRepublican governor says measure sends message that Wyoming is ‘prepared to bring litigation to protect our interests’
- Energy giant's 2050 clean energy pledge all hype, Greenpeace says Wed, 5 May 21, 1:16pmThe environmental group says AGL is making little effort to shift to renewables and needs to get out of coal by 2030 if it wants to be taken seriously as an agent for change.
- China: “renewable energy … intermittent and unstable, we must rely on a stable power source” Tue, 4 May 21, 11:00amAccording to Su Wei, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Development and Reform Commission, renewable energy is too unreliable to power China.
- UK banks’ support for coal industry has risen since 2015 Paris climate pact Tue, 4 May 21, 9:01amLenders including Barclays and HSBC provided services and loans worth £21.9bn in 2019
- Pressure on Victoria's coal power is both economic and policy-driven, analysts say Mon, 3 May 21, 2:36pmAnalysts say more coal-fired power plant closures are likely after the Victorian Government announced its plan to halve emissions by the end of the decade.
- Chinese official says solar and wind are too intermittent and unstable. They must use coal. Mon, 3 May 21, 6:08amChina seems to operate in its own bubble of rules
- House coal and wet wood restrictions come into force in England Sat, 1 May 21, 7:15pmWood stoves and open fires a big source of PM2.5, identified by WHO as most serious air pollutant for human health
- Global alliance for phasing out coal not fit for purpose, says NGO Tue, 27 Apr 21, 6:53pmPowering Past Coal Alliance accused of failing to follow up on pledges as many countries expand use of coal
- NSW planning body gives green light to Hunter Valley coalmine expansion Mon, 26 Apr 21, 6:47pmAhead of a looming by-election, residents express outrage about the decision, saying ‘it’s not an expansion, it’s a whole new pit’
- Biden’s pledge to slash US emissions turns spotlight on China Sat, 24 Apr 21, 3:31amWorld leaders will be unable to halt climate breakdown without strong action from biggest emitter
- Aussie PM Joins the Biden Climate Push, Promises Not to Change Anything Thu, 22 Apr 21, 11:00amOK, he is making one change. Aussie PM Scott Morrison will spend $263 million on carbon capture, and $275 million building coal powered clean hydrogen hubs, which won't capture carbon, at least not straight away.