Cambodia abandons a $1.5 billion coal-fired power plant project, moving towards a more sustainable energy future.

A recent accident in a Chinese coal mine claimed the lives of eleven people, revealing shortcomings in safety standards.

India launches the eighth round of auctions for 39 coal mines, marking a turning point in domestic production and the attraction of private investment.

Serbia relies on coal for 70% of its electricity, despite pressure to reduce this dependence. This article explores the economic and environmental stakes and challenges of the energy transition.

Germany's Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, is calling into question the goal of closing the country's coal-fired power plants by 2030 because of industry's need for cheap energy.

Find out about the conversion of the Saint-Avold coal-fired power plant to biomass, marking a shift towards renewable energies.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling into question the largest coal deposit in Latin America, "El Cerrejon", because of its implications for access to water for local populations, despite its economic importance. This situation highlights the challenge of an energy transition to renewable sources for the region's future.

Drastic reduction in coal-fired power generation in Indonesia to combat pollution in Jakarta. The measures come at a time when the country is committed to reducing its dependence on coal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

In Turkey, coal-fired power plants are causing environmental and health problems, damaging farmland and causing respiratory ailments. Despite emission reduction targets, their persistent expansion is creating tensions between the authorities and environmental activists, jeopardizing local livelihoods.

France's coal-fired power plants are granted an extension of their authorization until the end of 2024, with a relaxation of emissions standards to avoid power shortages in winter.

A tragic fire in a Kazakh mine belonging to the ArcelorMittal group has claimed the lives of at least two people, highlighting regular criticism of the steel giant for its repeated accidents. As rescuers continue to search for three missing miners, the situation raises concerns about safety in the mining industry.

Russian coal exports experienced growth in 2022 by attracting Asian buyers with competitive prices, however, they are showing signs of decline in 2023 in the face of rising prices and increasing competition from alternative sources, such as Australia, which could affect its appeal on global markets.

Delays in shipping traffic through the Panama Canal due to the reduction in the daily limit on permitted cargoes prompted coal ships to divert from their normal routes. Coal ships bound for Chile from Colombia avoid the Panama Canal and go around Cape Horn, which could prove cheaper but has an impact on the coal market.

The U.S. Department of Energy announces a $450 million investment to promote the installation of solar systems in Puerto Rico and strengthen the region's energy resilience. This initiative aims to provide increased access to clean, sustainable energy while supporting the island's most vulnerable households.

Vietnam is moving away from coal by 2030, with a planned 50% reduction in its current share of the energy mix, while emphasizing solar power and setting a target of 50% of homes or offices powered by this source by 2030.

16 people killed in a land dispute between tribes in Pakistan over the sharing of coal deposits. Disputes over the distribution of mineral resources are common in the mountainous region of Darra Adam Khel, despite past attempts to resolve them through traditional assemblies.

Alliance Resource Partners, a U.S. coal mining company, has increased shipments to more profitable export markets in the face of weak demand from its domestic customers due to lower natural gas costs.

Australia has closed its oldest coal-fired power station, located about three hours north of Sydney, as part of a dramatic shift to renewable energy. The Liddell power station supplied about 10% of the electricity consumed in New South Wales, the most populous state in Australia.

In China, the digitization of coal mines is accelerating, with robots and advanced technology gradually replacing human workers. But this modernization raises questions about the environmental impact of the mining industry and the fate of the workers.

France criticizes the idea of reviving fossil fuel energy in Germany to compensate for the nuclear phase-out, as it goes against the collective European climate action. Coal-fired power plants emit gases that are harmful to the air, and Germany plans to close all power plants by 2038.