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No coal shortage now, supply to power plants being increased: Coal Minister
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Monday stressed that there is no shortage of coal in the country, with the government increasing the supply of coal to coal-fired power plants through more railway rakes. “There is no shortage…
We can finally measure the damage each new coal, gas or oil project will do to people and nature
We have long known every tonne of carbon dioxide matters to the climate. But governments keep approving new fossil fuel projects – even as climate change worsens. Until now, it's been difficult to say how much damage and extra warming a…
Why US coal power keeps declining
Originally published December 18, 2017. Updated September 28, 2026. Coal supplied about 17% of US electricity in 2025, a small fraction of what it once was. Natural gas passed coal as the country's top power source back in 2016, and coal has been…
El Nino effect: India's coal imports may rise in October-December
Lower hydro-power generation due to the El Nino effect leading to deficient rainfall, coupled with more coal burn at thermal power plants (TPPs) owing to higher electricity demand during the evening and night hours, is expected to push up coal…
China, US agree to tariff cuts on US$60 billion of goods including agriculture, household items
China and the United States have agreed to cut tariffs imposed on US$60 billion (HK$468 billion) worth of goods imported from each other, covering an array of products ranging from US corn to cosmetics, and from Chinese household appliances to…
Western Colorado coal mine violates methane caps nearly 4 times over, state says
The West Elk coal mine in Gunnison County is violating methane release limits at nearly four times the permitted rate, according to state compliance notices, adding supercharged greenhouse gases to Colorado's emissions and producing compounds that…
China, US pledge tariff cuts on $60 bil. of goods including agriculture, toys, toasters
BEIJING — China and the United States said they will pursue tariff cuts on $60 billion worth of goods imported from each other, including products from U.S. corn to cosmetics, and from Chinese toys to household appliances, with some notable…
China and U.S. agree to tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods including agriculture, toys
China and the United States have agreed to cut tariffs imposed on $60 billion worth of goods imported from each other, on an array of products ranging from U.S. corn to cosmetics, and from Chinese household appliances to toys. Under the U.S.-China…
US and China agree to cut tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, from coal to toys
London (CNN) — The United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, deepening efforts to stabilize a frequently testy relationship. The tariff relief extends to an array of products, from US coal and…
WVU Football Announces Date for Popular Annual Theme Game
A WVU footbal l tradition that started in October, 2024 will continue about three years later in Week 6 of this season. Coming off a road trip to Iowa State this coming Saturday, West Virginia will host Arizona in its annual “Coal…
Black lung disease remains a threat, but federal officials delay effort to address it
OAK HILL, W.Va. — Each day at New River Health in Oak Hill, Lisa Emery finds disheartening signs of what she describes as a slow-motion repeat of the Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster. Emery is director of New River's Breathing Center and chair of…
China, US Agree to Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion of Goods Including Agriculture, Household Items
Workers stack empty shipping containers for storage at Wando Welch Terminal operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S. May 10, 2018. Picture taken May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Randall Hill China and the United…
Sheer Style Was Trending at the 2026 MTV VMAs
It came as no surprise that sheer style dominated the arrival carpet at the 2026 MTV VMAs on Sunday night at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater. Stars like Taylor Swift and Teyana Taylor showcased a range of sheer elements in their respective designer…
John Healey just proved he doesn't have a clue - he can't even count
Chancellor John Healey talked a lot about hope, but not much about action Healey talked of hope, resolve, reindustrialisation, determination and even growth. But mostly, he seemed buried in a mythical past that only die-hard Labour activists can…
From energy crisis to energy transition: How renewables are reshaping energy security
For Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the crisis is also reshaping how the world understands the phrase “energy security.” For decades, that meant a country's reserves of oil…
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