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• Coal remains primary source of energy generation for 15 US states 09/12/2022 11:43
  The US Energy Information Administration has reported that Coal was the largest source of electricity generation for 15 states in 2021, compared to 32 states in 2007.
• Urgent UN talks hope to protect nature, halt rapid decline 09/12/2022 11:05
  A commitment to protect 30% of the world's land and ocean — and stave off mass extinction and climate change — will drive UN biodiversity conference talks in Montreal this week.
• Munich Airport runway closes amid climate protest 08/12/2022 10:25
  Climate protesters have blocked one of the two runways at Munich airport in southern Germany, forcing it to temporarily close, the airport says. A similar demo by the "Last Generation" group was taking place in Berlin.
• Top German court upholds supplementary budget's climate use 08/12/2022 09:56
  The court ruled that money earmarked for tackling the pandemic can be spent on tackling the climate crisis. The opposition had asked for an injunction while questioning its legality; a wider case will still be heard.
• JUST IN — Munich Airport runway closes amid climate protest 08/12/2022 09:56
  Climate protesters have blocked one of the two runways at Munich airport in southern Germany, forcing it to temporarily close, the airport says. A similar demo by the "Last Generation" group was taking place in Berlin.
• UK approves controversial new coal mine, sparking criticism 08/12/2022 02:59
  The Woodhouse Colliery project is expected to take two years to build and create 500 jobs. However, many say it will set back Britain in its bid to meet climate goals.
• First UK coal mine in 30 years gets government go-ahead 07/12/2022 21:29
  Green groups and MPs attack decision to proceed on £165mn facility
• Transnet Freight Rail lifts force majeure on export coal line 07/12/2022 11:07
  Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has lifted the force majeure imposed on the export coal line in South Africa following the derailment of a 97 fully laden coal train.
• UN biodiversity summit hopes to halt rapid nature decline 06/12/2022 20:50
  A commitment to protect 30% of the world's land and ocean — and stave off mass extinction and climate change — will drive UN biodiversity conference talks in Montreal this week.
• IOC delays selection of Winter Games host over climate change 06/12/2022 20:50
  The IOC is taking on a new approach to the selection of the Olympic Winter Games host, aiming to be more sustainable.
• Can nuclear fusion help fuel the world? 06/12/2022 16:53
  A dearth of cheap Russia-fed gas in Europe and a global climate crisis have made the search for fossil fuel alternatives more desperate than ever — and fusion energy has taken center stage.
• Germany's Baerbock underscores India's massive climate protection potential on second day of trip 06/12/2022 16:23
  Wrapping up her two-day visit to India, the foreign minister praised India's pursuit of renewable energy. By avoiding fossil fuels, she said India could, "skip light years in climate protection."
• Glencore to accelerate coal mine closures 06/12/2022 15:12
  World’s biggest miner cuts back in most profitable part of its business to meet emissions targets
• IEA predicts renewable energy to overtake coal by 2025 06/12/2022 11:22
  A report by the International Energy Agency says energy insecurity amid war in Ukraine is spurring a renewable power surge. Experts predict the sector will soon surpass coal as the world's largest electricity source.
• Solar boom will see sunshine surpass coal for power in 5 years, IEA says 06/12/2022 10:46
  Renewable energy forecast to become largest source of electricity generation as soon as 2025
• Glencore: dirty business provides an embarrassment of riches 05/12/2022 18:07
  Coal’s success overshadows the prospects for commodities group’s energy-transition friendly stuff
• Germany's Baerbock embarks on her first trip to India 05/12/2022 00:20
  On her first visit to India, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock signed a mobility agreement and addressed the climate crisis.
• JSW Group increases net profit in 3Q22 02/12/2022 10:38
  JSW Group has maintained its record performance, despite the increasingly difficult market environment, as well as declining coking coal and coke prices on global markets.
• Ramaco receives national and state awards for operational safety 30/11/2022 11:33
  Ramaco Resources, Inc. has been honoured by federal agencies and the National Mining Association for its outstanding record of operational safety.
• Berlin to hold referendum on ambitious climate goal 29/11/2022 19:53
  A citizens' initiative has collected enough signatures for a vote to move Berlin's target date for climate neutrality up 15 years to 2030. Proponents want the vote in February, but politicians are pumping the brakes.