Tag: coal
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…
Unique Swedish invention gives hope to coal victims
Today, hundreds of thousands of Swedes live with the lung disease anthrax, and around 3,000 people die from anthrax every year. But now there is hope for all those affected…
Relaunch of nuclear power in France: “If we don’t want coal, we must continue to use power plants”
From this Monday, March 13, the bill concerning nuclear revival must be debated in the National Assembly. Emmanuel Macron wants six additional reactors by 2035 and wants to launch studies…
China wants to increase its coal production to ensure its energy security
While global energy-related CO2 emissions increased by a further 0.9% in 2022, reaching a new record of more than 36.8 billion tonnes, China announces at the opening this Sunday of…