Coal ash pollution affecting lakes for longer than anticipated

Coal ash pollution of surface waters near power plants has been more persistent and widespread than was previously thought.

Staff Writer | October 20, 2022 | 5:05 am

South Africa’s EV dream threatens $8.5 billion in climate aid

South Africa is the world’s 13th-biggest source of greenhouse-gas emissions and relies on coal for more than 80% of its electricity.

Bloomberg News | October 19, 2022 | 7:25 am

China to remain a key trade partner for Australia, official says

Australia has been a rare beneficiary of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Bloomberg News | October 19, 2022 | 7:01 am

Covid in China’s coal hubs crimps supply as winter demand looms

China’s two biggest coal-producing regions have been hit by virus flare-ups and lockdowns that are disrupting supplies and boosting prices.

Bloomberg News | October 19, 2022 | 6:55 am

Whitehaven Coal posts 23% drop in output on flood woes

Australia's largest independent coal miner reported managed run-of-mine coal production of 4 million tonnes for the quarter ended Sept. 30.

Reuters | October 18, 2022 | 2:47 pm

Cheapest path for big methane cuts goes through Australia’s mines

Cutting methane leaks from coal mines is the cheapest way for Australia to significantly reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas, according to a new analysis.

Bloomberg News | October 18, 2022 | 12:58 pm

Bankers told they can ignore binding fossil-finance restrictions

Efforts to reassure bankers that they can continue to finance oil, gas and even coal, come less than a month before the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.

Bloomberg News | October 18, 2022 | 7:58 am