Tag: coal
Thermal power plants: will biomass save coal workers?
Will wood as a source of energy extend the life of our old coal-fired power stations? During his concluding speech to the ecological planning council, Monday September 25, President Macron…
Coal: have our European neighbors already all left?
“France will be among the first in Europe to get out of coal,” said the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, during his interview on TFI and France 2 news…
Dozens dead in coal mine fire
At least 16 people have died in a fire that broke out in a coal mine in southern China on Sunday, local officials said. The management of the city of…
Oil, coal, gas: soon the end of fossil fuels?
Global demand for fossil fuels could well reach a peak. For the first time, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a drop in the need for oil, gas and coal…
South African Church launches class action for miners against coal giants
This is a first: the Catholic Church in South Africa is organizing a collective action by South African miners in court against the coal giants. The Southern African Bishops’ Conference…
Türkiye: mobilization against the extension of coal mines
Since July 17, the Limak company, close to power in Turkey, has been cutting thousands of trees in order to expand its mining operations and supply coal to two thermal…
The EU countries did not reach an agreement on electricity market reforms – they do not want to support coal power, but at the same time there is a fear that the price of energy will rise again
The proposal to extend the subsidy granted to coal-fired power plants aroused opposition, as it is considered to complicate the green transition of the European economy. On Monday, the EU…
In the spotlight: Macron on coal…
” Macron on coal to turn the page » : this is the great title of The Midi Dispatch. With this question on the inside pages: “ how can Emmanuel…
A former miner recounts his daily life deep in a coal mine
After months of work, the Tarn mine museum has just reopened in Cagnac-les-Mines. It immerses visitors in the daily life of underground miners who were going to extract coal and…
In the midst of an energy crisis, South Africa is delaying its exit from coal
South Africa recommends delaying the decommissioning of its coal-fired power plants. The country has been facing a severe electricity crisis for months, but has pledged to abandon fossil emissions. Despite…