Sturgeon endure in Alberta, but the future of these river ‘monsters’ is now uncertain
They lurk in the murky depths of some of Alberta's biggest rivers, living fossils from when giant lizards strode the…
Kenya woos mining investors with lower gold royalty fees
The Ministry of Mining has lowered royalty charges for gold miners in the hope of attracting greater investment in the…
Indonesia’s decision to dish out mining permits to religious groups causes internal rifts, slammed by environmentalists
JAKARTA: Indonesia's controversial decision to let religious community organisations manage mining concessions has led to rifts within the country’s two…
July 21 was the hottest day on record, European climate agency says
On Sunday, the Earth sizzled to the hottest day ever measured by humans, yet another heat record shattered in the…
Renewable electricity to outstrip coal next year, says IEA
Hydroelectric, solar, wind and other renewable sources are forecast to provide 35% of global supply next year. (Lameez Omarjee/News24). …
Exclusive-India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say
By Sarita Chaganti SinghNEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has asked power companies to order equipment worth $33 billion this year…
Coal mine contaminants blown onto snowpack in Alta., B.C.: study
Cancer-causing chemicals are being blown downwind from coal mines in southern British Columbia in concentrations that rival those next to oilsand mines,…
Power-starved SA region turns to elderly coal plant
Tshwane, the municipality that includes the South African capital of Pretoria, plans to lease out two shuttered coal-fired power plants…
Global coal exports and power generation hit new highs in 2023
Worldwide electricity generation from coal hit record highs in 2023, while thermal coal exports surpassed 1 billion metric tons for…
Ukraine desperate for Australian coal to avoid Russia-induced blackouts
A spokesman for Australian Resources Minister Madeleine King said the government was “actively considering” the request for energy assistance, including…
