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Two decades after the closure of the Houve shaft, the last in France, the former miners of Creutzwald in Moselle remain deeply attached to coal and their industrial heritage.
Two decades after the closure of the Houve shaft, the last in France, the former miners of Creutzwald in Moselle remain deeply attached to coal and their industrial heritage.
Australia revises downwards its metallurgical coal export forecasts for 2023-24, impacted by partially restored domestic production.
Australia revises downwards its metallurgical coal export forecasts for 2023-24, impacted by partially restored domestic production.
Restoring Western Ukraine's two largest thermal power plants, a process estimated to take a year, requires reinforced air defenses.
Restoring Western Ukraine's two largest thermal power plants, a process estimated to take a year, requires reinforced air defenses.
In Bosnia, miners demonstrate in Sarajevo for wages unpaid for three months, against the backdrop of a complex ecological transition.
In Bosnia, miners demonstrate in Sarajevo for wages unpaid for three months, against the backdrop of a complex ecological transition.
High inventories of natural gas and coal in the United States pose a risk to gas prices this summer, necessitating production cutbacks.
High inventories of natural gas and coal in the United States pose a risk to gas prices this summer, necessitating production cutbacks.
Indonesia is increasing its coal production quota by almost 30% for 2024, aiming to boost exports despite a sluggish market.
Indonesia is increasing its coal production quota by almost 30% for 2024, aiming to boost exports despite a sluggish market.
The Maritsa Iztok 2 coal-fired power plant has been breaking the law since 2019, with toxic emissions in excess of standards. A recent verdict calls for changes.
The Maritsa Iztok 2 coal-fired power plant has been breaking the law since 2019, with toxic emissions in excess of standards. A recent verdict calls for changes.
A revolutionary Japanese technology promises to reduce carbon emissions by burning ammonia with coal. A world first at the JERA power plant.
A revolutionary Japanese technology promises to reduce carbon emissions by burning ammonia with coal. A world first at the JERA power plant.
A gas explosion in a coal mine in Pakistan kills twelve miners, revealing safety shortcomings.
A gas explosion in a coal mine in Pakistan kills twelve miners, revealing safety shortcomings.
India is stepping up its energy independence with the award of 13 commercial coal mines, with the aim of increasing domestic production and reducing imports.
India is stepping up its energy independence with the award of 13 commercial coal mines, with the aim of increasing domestic production and reducing imports.
Faced with its costly dependence on imported coal, India is initiating a major strategic shift. The country is aiming for self-sufficiency, through design modifications and increased taxation.
Faced with its costly dependence on imported coal, India is initiating a major strategic shift. The country is aiming for self-sufficiency, through design modifications and increased taxation.
Seven countries, including the USA and the Czech Republic, commit to eliminating coal-fired power generation by 2030, marking a decisive turning point in the fight against climate change.
Seven countries, including the USA and the Czech Republic, commit to eliminating coal-fired power generation by 2030, marking a decisive turning point in the fight against climate change.
Cambodia abandons a $1.5 billion coal-fired power plant project, moving towards a more sustainable energy future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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