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Six cops injured as villagers clash with police in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur coal mine protest
At least half a dozen police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, clashed with villagers in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district on Friday (July 24, 2026). The police said that they were attacked by a mob when they had gone to arrest…
A 1.2 GW solar farm is rising at a Texas coal site - but coal is staying
One of North America's biggest coal-site solar projects is now under construction in Texas – but the coal plant next door isn't going anywhere. Here's why. Panamint Capital has broken ground on Big Rooter Power, a $1.7 billion solar project…
As El Niño grows stronger, India may have to rely more on coal energy
Amidst a rise in electricity demand driven by warmer conditions in June, hydropower generation has declined, increasing India's reliance on coal-fired power. The trend could intensify if El Niño conditions strengthen during the southwest…
Solar generated more electricity than coal and wind in May - EIA data
In May alone, solar-generated electricity exceeded that of both coal and wind, according to new data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Moreover, solar, wind, and battery storage…
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC) Receives Consensus Rating of 'Moderate Buy' from Analysts
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC - Get Free Report) has earned a consensus recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' from the seven ratings firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, four have given…
Europe's Solar Panels Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Energy Prices
Solar panels in Europe's Iberian Peninsula region generated a staggering surplus of energy during the first quarter of 2026. When the energy supply outstrips market demand like this, it creates an unexpected effect on energy prices: they become…
Australia gives four times more support to fossil fuels than renewables, report finds
Australia is spending more than four times as much supporting fossil fuels as it does renewable energy, according to a report that warns the country risks losing tens of billions of pounds in export earnings by trying to be both a green superpower…
How China is powering new data centers with clean energy
The number of data centers in China is surging thanks to AI, just like in the U.S. But unlike the U.S., China is racing to power them with clean energy. A data center in Mongolia, for example, is connected to 200 megawatts of wind power, 100…
Thermal Coal News & Thoughts: 24 July '26
First off, despite a little weakness day-over-day, there's green on the screen over the last week on thecoaltrader.com's thermal coal tracker. European coal prices are being supported by surging gas prices (more on that below). Coal demand in…
9 Illinois communities say they're open to new nuclear power plant after Pritzker lifts state moratorium
Illinois has opened the door to a new era of nuclear energy generation, but a question remains: Where would new nuclear power plants go? It's an issue that Gov. JB Pritzker directed state agencies to explore this spring, when he signed his first…
Trump is imposing new tariffs on dozens of countries. See what America looked like under his tariff hero, William McKinley.
In the latter half of the century, industries like oil, steel, railroads, and manufacturing were growing rapidly in the United States. The Economic History Association estimated that industrial output in the US had reached a value of $9.4 billion…
The U.S. Economy's Omni-Trend
This is an edition of Heatmap Daily, an evening review of the day's news written by our executive editor. Sign up for it here. It isn't exactly a new thought, but I've been struck recently by how many trends in America's economic and environmental…
Republican's image cracks: campaign caught following explicit profiles
A Republican hopeful running for governor of Wyoming has been caught following sexually suggestive social media profiles, including accounts that appear to show underage girls, on his official campaign account. Brent Bien, 58, is running a…
Bhatti Vikramarka inspects Manuguru open cast mine; says govt. will take all necessary steps to safeguard and promote interests of Singareni
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka visited the Manuguru Open Cast Mine in Bhadradri Kothagudem district and conducted a detailed field inspection. During the visit, he reviewed the mine's operations and held extensive discussions with…
How sustainability is becoming the fertiliser industry's defining growth strategy
For over a century, India's fertiliser industry has played a vital role in strengthening the country's food security and agricultural productivity. Today, its role extends beyond nutrient production. As the industry faces growing environmental…
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