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Govt auctions six blocks in 15th round of commercial coal auctions
The Coal Ministry said on Tuesday that it has auctioned six coal blocks under the 15th round as well as the second attempt of 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions. The Ministry launched the said rounds of commercial coal block auctions on…
Yari Resources signs SPA for Arcadia Coal Project acquisition
Yari Resources has signed a binding conditional share sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire 100% of the Arcadia Coal Project in the Bowen Basin, central Queensland, Australia. The move will increase the company's coal resource base to more…
A Chinese Coal City Finds New Use for Old Mines: Cooling Homes
A Chinese city has launched a new residential cooling program using water from abandoned coal mines, a low-carbon initiative that could replace traditional air conditioners. The initiative in the eastern Jiangsu province's city of Xuzhou routes…
'A big step': Portland Hearts of Pine soccer club announces plans to build stadium on city's waterfront
The Portland Hearts of Pine, the USL League One soccer club that has taken Maine by storm over the last 18 months, announced Tuesday plans to build a 9,000-11,000 seat stadium at Cassidy Point on the city's southern tip. The club has entered into…
North Sea oil is a litmus test for Burnham | Letters
John Barstow says oil expansion is a necessity, while David Parker wonders if the prime minister will protect the planet or the fossil fuel industry North Sea oil expansion is a necessity (Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for…
Jé Refuse! The French Right To Reject Air Conditioning
France's historic architecture is meant to leverage natural air flow and rely on windows and balconies, but climate change has caused deadly heatwaves requiring serious, long-term solutions. (Photo by Pierre Vauthey/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images)…
How a unified national framework seeks to strengthen India's future energy security
From India's perspective, the West Asia crisis has highlighted a fundamental reality: energy security is no longer about securing fuel only, it is equally about building a system that can absorb shocks. In the last decade, India has taken measures…
Solar costs for business to be slashed under energy scheme expansion
Posted Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 10:26pm Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen will announce the expansion of a solar scheme in a bid to slash the up-front cost of installing systems for businesses. Residential solar installations have been hugely…
China's Quiet Bet on Methanol Is Paying Off
China is an electric vehicle giant, with companies such as BYD and Geely dominating global markets. But a lesser-known technology is also part of that clean transport story: methanol-powered flexible-fuel vehicles. That story begins with an almost…
Congress should rein in EPA overreach to protect affordable and reliable energy
At a time when Americans are facing higher utility bills and the grid is under growing strain, getting energy policy right is crucial. The End EPA Abuse Act, introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), would prevent the…
Low Rhine water levels threaten Germany's nascent economic recovery
Record low water levels on the Rhine river risk curbing German growth, analysts said on Monday, potentially dragging Europe's biggest economy back into stagnation just as it is showing early signs of a long-awaited recovery. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…
15 Facts from History We Wouldn't Exactly Describe as 'Fun'
We all love some fun facts from humanity's history, right? Getting to know little pieces of data to share at social gatherings tends to be the goal, although some of these facts can be a little disturbing if you think about them. After all, history…
Business Today summit focuses on India's infrastructure roadmap
Business Today, in partnership with the Adani Group, hosted the Business Today Infrastructure Summit 2026, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, infrastructure experts and investors to discuss India's infrastructure priorities under the…
Trump's war on wind: Timeline of president's wrath over power turbines
President Donald Trump has spent years criticizing wind turbines, calling them unsightly, expensive and harmful to wildlife while arguing they should be replaced by fossil fuels and other energy sources. His opposition resurfaced Monday during…
This summer isn't breaking heat records -- yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves have parked over cities and the world's oceans are the hottest ever recorded for this time of year. A strengthening El Nino is forecast to be off-the-charts, spiking global…
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