Latest coal news curated by EURACOAL from DW (© Deutsche Welle), the FT (© The Financial Times Ltd – subscription required) and World Coal (© Palladian Publications Ltd)

• Hackathons: An inclusive way to tackle the climate crisis? 04/04/2020 16:49
  Can an eclectic mix of hundreds of students brought together to work against the clock come up with technological solutions to the world's environmental problems?
• Oil companies pivot to plastics to stave off losses from fuel demand 03/04/2020 09:46
  With fuel demand depressed by coronavirus and a price war threatening to pump out more oil, the fossil fuel industry's traditional revenue streams are on even shakier ground. Climate change will make that worse.
• As profits slip, Big Oil looks to plastic for cash flow 03/04/2020 08:15
  With fuel demand depressed by coronavirus and a price war threatening to pump out more oil, the fossil fuel industry's traditional revenue streams are on even shakier ground. Climate change will make that worse.
• NGOs fear COP26 postponement could scuttle climate change policy 02/04/2020 14:01
  The coronavirus pandemic has put the brakes on COP26, billed the most important climate conference since the Paris Accord in 2015. The delay casts further uncertainty on shaky climate pledges.
• Tough times ahead for climate protesters during corona pandemic 02/04/2020 12:21
  As many countries around the world have implemented lockdowns, environmental protesters like Fridays for Future are looking to the internet instead to the streets. But will it be enough to keep the momentum going?
• US Department of Energy to provide US$22 million for research on capturing carbon dioxide from air 02/04/2020 12:15
  The US Department of Energy has recently announced plans to provide up to US$22 million for research aimed at achieving breakthroughs in the efforts to capture carbon dioxide directly from ambient air.
• Whitehaven Coal response to COVID-19 01/04/2020 10:05
  To date, the company has not recorded any cases of COVID-19 among the Whitehaven workforce but it continues to plan for a range of scenarios.
• Mali: Legislative elections hampered by low voter turnout 30/03/2020 17:26
  The polls went ahead despite the unfolding COVID-19 crisis and the kidnapping of opposition leader Soumalia Cisse. A climate of fear and uncertainty meant many would-be voters chose to stay home.
• DHS reiterates longstanding status of mining as critical infrastructure sector 30/03/2020 10:34
  The National Mining Association has applauded the Department of Homeland Security for reiterating that mining is included in its list of 16 critical infrastructure sectors.
• Glencore update on COVID-19 30/03/2020 09:33
  Glencore has provided an on the impact of COVID-19 on its operations.
• Don't forget climate threat, Earth Hour activists urge 28/03/2020 18:32
  Lights are off for Earth Hour around the globe as activists try to put climate disruption back on the agenda. Experts readying for the next UN summit in Glasgow admit mass travel by delegates will need a rethink.
• Lockdown in South Africa and suspension of coal production 27/03/2020 11:57
  MC Mining Ltd. has announced a market update with regards to the impact on the company of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Fossil fuel industry looks to profit-making plastics to curb losses 26/03/2020 11:50
  Climate change fears are driving consumers toward clean energy. Fossil fuel companies are trying to offset losses from the renewable energy transition with petrochemicals, which carry other environmental costs.
• NTPC’s installed capacity touches 58 816 MW 26/03/2020 10:23
  Indian power generator NTPC Ltd has announced the increase of its total installed capacity to 58 816 MW with the commissioning of second unit of 660 MW at Khargone Super Thermal Power Project in Madhya Pradesh (India).
• Corona stimulus plans overlook 'historic' chance for climate crisis 23/03/2020 13:43
  The COVID-19 outbreak has sent countries scrambling to avert economic disaster. Yet in a time of climate change, none appear to be prioritizing clean energy plans. DW spoke with experts to find out why.
• Coal Authority to coordinate tip safety work in Wales 23/03/2020 10:15
  Following the unprecedented rainfall and flooding brought by recent storms, the Welsh and UK governments have asked the Coal Authority to coordinate vital public safety work.
• Komatsu statement on COVID-19 action plans 23/03/2020 10:15
  Komatsu has released a statement on its response to COVID-19.
• COVID-19 could give coal an unforeseen boost 23/03/2020 10:15
  According to Rystad Energy, COVID-19 could decelerate energy transition by giving coal an unforeseen boost.
• Queensland's resources sector’s ‘people first’ COVID-19 response 20/03/2020 10:24
  The health and wellbeing of the 372 000 men and women working in the state resources sector is the priority for the Queensland Resources Council (Australia) and its member companies in response to the novel coronavirus.
• SouthGobi announces the appointment of Non-Executive Director 19/03/2020 10:26
  SouthGobi Resources Ltd. has announced the appointment of Jianmin Bao as a non-executive director of the company.