UK to introduce legislation soon to ban new coal mining licences
The UK Government has announced plans to introduce legislation as soon as possible to halt the issuance of new coal…
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UK shuts last coal-fired power station
The UK has announced the closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, the country’s last coal-fired power station, located in Nottinghamshire. With…
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China hydro production peaks, reducing coal reliance
Heavy rains in China throughout May enabled the country to utilise more of the capacity at its cascade dams, increasing…
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Global fossil fuel use hits record level, despite more clean energy production – report
Global consumption of fossil fuels such as coal and oil climbed to a record high last year, causing emissions to…
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Daily Chart: Germany massively underestimates its coal mining emissions
A new study from the think tank Ember suggests that Germany is massively underestimating its emissions from coal mining. According…
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Daily Chart: top 10 companies responsible for 40% of historic emissions
Just ten single entities including oil majors Shell and ExxonMobil are responsible for 40% of historic fossil fuel CO₂ emissions,…
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Signal: Australia threatened by likely power shortages
Australia’s grid operator has warned that, without innovation and proper investment, the country is at high risk of power shortages.…
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France to extend life of its final coal plants ahead of winter
France will extend the life of its two remaining coal-fired power plants until the end of 2024 as the country…
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UK air conditioning demand prompts government to rekindle coal
In response to surging demand for air-conditioning during June heatwaves, National Grid, the UK's electricity system operator (ESO), has resorted…
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Is the tide turning for Australia’s fossil fuel exports?
In the 2022–2023 financial year, Australia is forecast to earn A$464bn ($302bn) from resource and energy exports, according to the…
