Phasing out coal could have severe repercussions on the livelihoods of many Indians, government sources said.

The government plans to start discussions with businesses on the outlines of carbon regulations, possibly including a tax.

Unprecedented rain and flooding has disrupted the supply chain between west coast terminals and its BC-based operations.

The remains of two bodies were identified after specialized cameras were fed into the Pike River coal mine through boreholes, police said in a statement.

Demand remains robust in Asia and has picked up in Europe and North America as well this winter.

China attaches “high importance” to the energy transition, and has recently set out major steps including a target to reduce coal consumption from 2026.

Prices for coal from Central Appalachia climbed more than $10 last week to $89.75 a ton on the spot market.

Negotiators from almost 200 countries clinched a deal that broke new ground in the fight against climate change, but punted the hardest decisions into the future.​​