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Anti-coal petition lead Corb Lund questions Elections Alberta's verification
Country musician Corb Lund says he's not giving up the fight after his petition drive to stop new coal mining in Alberta was ruled a failure. Lund says he has questions about the process that Elections Alberta used to reject the list of names and…
Alberta anti-coal mining group looks into legal options after citizen petition fails
Canadian country music singer Corb Lund said he's “frustrated, but not surprised” after being told by Elections Alberta that the citizens' petition he spearheaded to ban coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains, didn't…
Anti-coal petition lead Corb Lund questions Elections Alberta's verification
Alberta country music artist and rancher Corb Lund formally submits his 'Water Not Coal' anti-coal mining petition to Elections Alberta, in Edmonton, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amanda Erickson Country musician Corb Lund says…
El Nino effect: Low rainfall, high humidity to push up coal-fired power generation in July-September
A deficient monsoon due to the El Nino effect coupled with high humidity is expected to push up coal-fired power generation to meet the rising electricity demand for cooling during the July to September this year. Sources said that power demand is…
History Can Teach Us How To Avoid Future Energy Crises
Detroit, Michigan, Gasoline prices above $4.00 a gallon at a Sunoco station. (Photo by: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Economic shocks have historically caused us to rethink our…
Data center supporters and critics argue over future in Pittsburgh area
Data centers are being heralded as the building blocks of a new economy. However, communities in the Pittsburgh area and across the nation are saying not so fast, citing few benefits and fearing they'll result in noise, water, and air pollution…
Company pledges $500m for net zero mill to resurrect 'steel city
Greensteel Australia says it will open an electric-powered steel plant in Newcastle by January 2028, if the project is approved. The company says it has secured land on the former BHP steelworks site at Mayfield North. The company says early works…
Wall Street just won't stop financing the fossil fuel industry's expansion
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For the past two…
Core Natural Wins DOE Selection for Rare Earth Extraction Pilot
Core Natural Resources said its subsidiary, CONSOL Innovations LLC, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to pursue a multi-million-dollar grant supporting the recovery of critical minerals and rare earth elements from coal waste. The…
The Calcutta Stock Exchange and the making of India's financial markets
For nearly a decade, Kolkata 's famous ‘ share market ' at Lyons Range has been known for almost everything — especially its food — except the stock exchange itself. Economic consultant Thomas A Timberg recalls making frequent…
Battersea Power Station to host pop-up events on banks of River Thames until 2028
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A jetty on the banks of the River Thames at…
US Energy Revolution: Natural Gas Now Set to Lead Over Petroleum
I've long been a vocal advocate for nuclear power for electricity generation, and I'm still convinced that nuclear power is a major part of the United States' future energy portfolio, especially where the big, electricity-hungry data centers that…
Struggling wind farms seek NSW lifeline
Struggling large-scale wind projects critical to the Albanese government's renewable energy targets are looking to a NSW scheme for financial support after Energy Minister Chris Bowen rejected their appeals for increased federal funding. The…
Collapse of QPM threatens gas supply, power project in Qld
An aspiring Queensland gas-to-power developer backed by General Motors, Macquarie Group and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility has collapsed into administration, threatening the $200 million construction of a new gas power station in…
Family of killed miner calls for stronger sentencing for mining corporations
Company Mastermyne was fined $310,000 last month for the 2022 death of worker Gavin Feltwell at the Moranbah North coal mine. The Feltwell family say they have been left shocked and disappointed in the court system. Mining safety advocate Scott…
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