The UK Government has approved what it claims to be the country’s first new deep coal mine in three decades. The clearance has triggered concerns by opponents who claim that the mine would affect the country’s climate targets.

WON Climate Tracker: UK green lights first new coal mine in three decades

The United Kingdom will lead the net-zero mission and that's what PM Rishi Sunak said at this year's COP27 summit but within a month of that comment his government has approved a new coal mine project, something that the country hasn't seen in the last three decades. Watch full video to know more.

UK government approves first coal mine in three decades

South Africa, a country which is living in the shadow of one of South Africa’s largest coal-fired power stations has made residents of Masakhane fear job losses if the facility is closed as the country moves to cleaner energy.

Why South Africans fear a switch to clean energy?

German energy major RWE said on Tuesday that it will phase out coal power by 2030 due to concerns that the country's intentions to do away with fossil fuels may be in jeopardy in the wake of the energy crisis brought on by Russia's war in Ukraine.

German energy giant RWE to exit from coal power by 2030, says CEO

Europe promised to lead the world on climate change. It lectured developing nations for relying on coal. Now the same Europe is conveniently buying coal and restarting coal-fired power plants. What happened to its climate goals? Can it still preach others? Palki Sharma exposes Europe's hypocrisy.

Gravitas Plus: Europe's hypocrisy on fossil fuels

Amid fears of gas shortages with Russia curbing capacity, Germany's two houses of Parliament have taken the "painful but necessary" decision to reactivate the country's coal-fired power plants in order to support electricity generation reports the Guardian.

A compromise too far? As Russia curbs gas flow, Germany restarts its coal power plants to avoid blackmail

Afghanistan's Taliban government has raised the price of coal just hours after Pakistan decided to import more coal from Kabul. Now, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif has approved the import of the supercritical quality coal from Afghanistan in Pakistani rupees instead of dollars.

Afghanistan's Taliban government hikes prices after Pakistan decides to import coal from Kabul

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for increased coal production in light of record electricity usage in the country due to the heatwave. Early Summer heatwave has resulted in 8.

Chinese premier calls for increased coal production

Europe is planning to go back to coal as Russia choked off gas supplies. Experts have warned of climate risks against 'backsliding on fossil fuels'.

Embracing the 'dirty fuel': Russia's gas choke sends Europe back to coal

India's purchases of Russian coal have spiked in recent weeks despite global sanctions on Moscow, as traders offer discounts of up to 30%, according to data reviewed by Reuters.

India's Russian coal buying spikes as traders offer steep discounts: Report

Team building exercises as often carried out by companies to increase camaraderie among employees, instill a sense of team spirit. We have heard of many activities which make the employees come together and try to find solution to a particular problem.

Team-building exercise of walking on burning coal sends people to hospital

Australia's new centre-left government submitted more ambitious emissions targets to the United Nations Thursday, seeking to end a decade of footdragging on climate change.

Australia submits more ambitious 2030 emissions target to United Nations

In pics: Former coal hub Nottingham aims to become Britain's first net zero city

State-run Coal India, the world's largest coal miner, will import the fuel for use by utilities, a power ministry letter seen by Reuters showed on Saturday, as shortages raise concerns about renewed power outages.

Coal India to import for first time in years as power shortages loom

The G7 nations have committed to phasing out coal and using greener alternatives. It has also aimed to expand renewable energy production.

G7 nations reach agreement on phasing out coal

The group of 7 countries have reached a concrete agreement on phasing out coal power generation. It also aims at expanding renewable energy production. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Svein Tveitdal, Director Klima2020 and former UN Director.

Climate Tracker: 'Use of coal needs to reduce to avoid climate change impact', says Experts

The environment ministers from the Group of 7 (G7) wealthy countries pledged to curb the use of coal and other fossil fuels for power generation, with the aim of eventual and complete phaseout.

G7 pledges to phaseout coal and fossil fuel for electricity generation, but no date fixed

Coal perhaps singlehandedly brought about a change of era in humankind's path to progress. On International Coal Miners Day (May 4), this seemingly simple black rock, its impact on the world and also the plight of thousands of coal miners who risked (and even lost) their lives in coal mines, deserve a thought.

International Coal Miners Day 2022: A look at the black rock that changed our world

With India facing acute coal shortage, Indian Railways, which is run by the central government, has cancelled over 753 passenger trains, the government said. The government-run Coal India has already hiked production by 27.

To move coal fast by freeing tracks, Indian Railways cancels 753 passenger trains amid shortage  

India is currently facing coal shortage and the government is increasing production and scrambling to supply stocks across the country. Power cuts in many parts of the country are being blamed in part on the coal shortage.

Coal crisis hits India in hot summer months

India's electricity crisis is expected to worsen in the coming weeks, as coal-fired power reactors run out of fuel. Coal is used to generate around 75% of the country's electricity. As economies opened up after Covid lockdowns, there was a surge in demand for electricity.

India's coal reserves fall. What does it mean?

The European Union on Friday formally adopted its fifth package of sanctions against Russia since the country's February 24 invasion of Ukraine, including bans on the import of coal, wood, chemicals and other products.

European Union adopts new sanctions against Russia including coal import ban

European and Asian coal importers are expected to join the scramble for alternative sources of the fuel as a European Union ban on Russian coal imports looms, analysts and company officials said.

European, Asian coal users scramble for new sources ahead of EU Russia ban

While the world is discussing ways to reduce carbon emissions to curb greenhouse gases, Beijing is doing the complete opposite. China has completed the construction of the country's biggest coal power station.

China completes the construction of the country's biggest coal power station

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