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- Trump issues emergency orders to keep coal plants running that are slated for closure Fri, 16 Jan 26, 5:32amBy Jo Nova Coal is not and never was a stranded asset Such is the demand for electricity, Donald Trump wants every reliable generator he can get.
- Coal power generation falls in China and India for first time since 1970s Tue, 13 Jan 26, 11:01am‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says
- Dismantlement of South Africa’s Ferrochrome Industry Sun, 11 Jan 26, 1:00pmSouth African leaders must pivot to an energy agenda that accepts the present reality: Coal and natural gas are indispensable for industrial competitiveness – at least until affordable, reliable, on-demand alternatives...
- From scourge to saviour: How the sun powered the grid through a heatwave Fri, 9 Jan 26, 6:01amFor so long, the pounding sunshine of an Australian heatwave was the grid's biggest threat. It has now become its greatest asset.
- Global Warming Sustained a Naval Power That Dwarfed Vikings Fri, 9 Jan 26, 1:00amThe story of the Chola Empire is a record of what human ingenuity can achieve when the climate cooperates. Their ships sailed on prosperity sustained by a warm, fertile planet. Their temples were built by a society rich in...
- Why America Might Find Coal in Its Stocking This Christmas — And Be Jolly Sat, 27 Dec 25, 1:00amThe United States is projected to generate more power from coal in 2025 than in 2024, though the resource has endured an assault from the executive branch, green groups and Congress in recent years.
- ‘A shift no country can ignore’: where global emissions stand, 10 years after the Paris climate agreement Sat, 13 Dec 25, 5:00pmThe watershed summit in 2015 was far from perfect, but its impact so far has been significant and measurable
- Energy blueprint shake-up as 'market moves faster than the systems plan' Wed, 10 Dec 25, 5:58amSoaring costs and trenchant criticism from some put the brakes on wind and transmission as the sun shines on big solar and batteries.
- It’s two years since we were told ‘the age of fossil fuels will end’. When will Australia get prepared for what’s coming? | Clear Air Wed, 10 Dec 25, 10:26amThe decline of the coal export industry could come even faster than expected, and we need to do more to manage the economic risks
- Market operator switches to big solar, batteries as wind farms are becalmed Wed, 10 Dec 25, 5:58amSoaring costs and trenchant criticism from some put the brakes on wind and transmission as the sun shines on big solar and batteries.
- Oakland’s Reckless Climate Crusade against Coal Exports Tue, 2 Dec 25, 1:00pmA judge just cancelled an enormous judgement against the City of Oakland in California - but the reprieve may be temporary.
- Aussie AEMO Pushes the Grid Stability Panic Button Tue, 2 Dec 25, 9:00am"... Major uncertainties include ... exit or connection of large loads, dependability of new technologies ... regular or seasonal decommitment of coal units ... changes to exit timing or unexpected plant failure. ..."
- Grid 'not ready' for coal plant's closure as AEMO warns of blackout risk Mon, 1 Dec 25, 8:35amThe energy grid is not ready for the closure of the Eraring coal plant, the energy operator has warned, raising the threat of widespread blackouts in eastern Australia.
- Energy grid not ready for Eraring coal plant's closure, AEMO says Mon, 1 Dec 25, 8:35amThe energy grid is not ready for the closure of the Eraring coal plant, the energy operator has warned, raising the threat of widespread blackouts in eastern Australia.
- Trump order to keep Michigan power plant open costs taxpayers $113m Sat, 29 Nov 25, 12:00amCritics say JH Campbell coal-fired plant in western Michigan is expensive and emits high levels of toxic pollution