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Trump proposes to extend life of some coal plants
The Trump administration is proposing to extend the life of some coal plants and their controversial waste-disposal practices. © Natalie Behring, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed Tuesday to allow as many as…
Trump administration proposes to extend the life of some coal plants
The Trump administration is proposing to extend the life of some coal plants and their controversial waste-disposal practices. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed Tuesday to allow as many as 11 coal plants to keep operating for three…
Coal, manufacturing ... and theme parks? Where Utah can partner with India
In the waning days of their trade mission to India earlier this month, a group of lawmakers and business leaders from Utah visited the Taj Mahal in Agra, one of the great wonders of the world. Days later, the 17th-century marvel was visited by…
From The Hindu, November 27, 1975: World Bank expert calls for expansion of coal and power
New Delhi, Nov. 26: A study of India's energy problem by a World Bank economist calls for strengthening the competitive position of substitute fuels, particularly coal and electricity, besides expansion of oil exploration “as far as…
EPA throws another lifeline to coal-fired power plants
EPA on Tuesday proposed giving a handful of coal-fired power plants an extra three years to continue disposing of their toxic coal ash in large, unlined ponds — the Trump administration's latest move to bolster fossil fuel energy in the name…
Inheritance tax change announced as 'payments will be exempt
All payments from the Infected Blood scheme will be exempt from inheritance tax, Rachel Reeves said during her Budget speech on Wednesday. The Chancellor also committed to transferring the Investment Reserve Fund of the British Coal Staff…
Global miner BMA drops Queensland mine expansion plan
Mining giant BHP Mitsubishi Alliance will not invest in expanding its Saraji East coal project in Central Queensland despite receiving state government environmental approvals this week. The company said it would not commit to new or expanded…
Trump Vowed Fewer Regulations and Lots More Oil. He's Delivered on One.
Never before has a president swept into the White House pledging such a rapid expansion of oil and gas drilling in the United States as Donald Trump. But nearly a year since Mr. Trump ordered his administration to unearth the nation's vast reserves…
Make-or-break' Budget as oil industry calls for windfall tax to go - BBC News
It's being viewed as a make or break moment for Europe's energy capital - as Aberdeen waits to see whether the chancellor will scrap the windfall tax. The industry says the tax, which was introduced when Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused oil…
Solar's growth in US almost enough to offset rising energy use
Worries about the US grid's ability to handle the surge in demand due to data center growth have made headlines repeatedly over the course of 2025. And, early in the year, demand for electricity had surged by nearly 5 percent compared to the year…
'Roll out the welcome mat': Crisafulli's announcement spree to prove royalties critics wrong
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The Queensland Premier has been on a mining project announcement spree this week, spruiking billions of dollars of investment in the…
Pittsburg to focus on technology, sports tourism, energy and industrial redevelopment, mayor says
Pittsburg Mayor Jelani Killings delivering his speech at Pittsburg's State of the City address on Thursday (Nov.20). (Photo by Hema Sivanandam) PITTSBURG — Pittsburg is taking a chapter from the past and reshaping the city into a regional…
Australia's emissions from fossil fuels down as electricity from renewables passes 40%
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% last financial year, in what the Albanese government says is the largest annual drop due to reduced fossil fuel use outside the Covid-19 pandemic. About half of the 9.9m tonnes reduction was due to an…
Labor deals with Greens but grants business concessions on environment laws
Labor has struck a deal with the Greens to reform environment laws in exchange for more federal oversight of forestry and land clearing, and no 'fast-tracking' for coal and gas projects. The Coalition had also been negotiating, seeking more clarity…
Kalgoorlie-Boulder power solution still appears to be years away
Kalgoorlie-Boulder in WA's Goldfields relies on 655km-long transmission lines to connect to the state's power grid. Ongoing power disruptions and capacity issues continue to impact production within the mining industry, which is investing heavily…
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