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Harnessing Advanced Coal Technologies for Sustainable Energy Solutions – A Comprehensive Report

Unlocking the Future: Advanced Coal Solutions for a Sustainable Energy Transition High-efficiency low emissions (HELE) coal plants and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies could reduce emissions by up to 1,412 million tonnes of CO2 annually — equivalent to removing 310-560 million SUVs from...

Illinois coal forests home to unique arachnid with spiny legs — study

According to Selden, Carboniferous Coal Measures are an important source of information for fossil arachnids, representing the first time in earth’s history when most living groups of arachnids occurred together. Yet, the fauna was still quite different from today’s. “Spiders were a rather rare group,...

Coal trains also carry respiratory diseases to communities on their way – study

The study, published in the journal Environmental Research, focuses on the San Francisco Bay Area and is the first-ever health impact assessment of coal train pollution. While centred on East Bay neighbourhoods, the study has implications for communities living alongside passing coal trains elsewhere in the world. At least...

A New Era: Teck Coal and Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it First Nation Forge Stewardship Agreement for Elk Valley

A Groundbreaking Pact The agreement between Teck Coal and Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it First Nation signifies a monumental step towards cooperative efforts in promoting...

The Imperative to Preserve Earth’s Vital Ecosystems: A Call to Action for Investors and Governments

The latest study presents a chilling reality - to adhere to the Paris Agreement and sustain global temperatures within a 1.5°C threshold, the sanctity of critical ecological zones must be protected, devoid of any oil extraction. These vulnerable areas, encompassing natural reserves, biodiversity...

China’s Renewable Power Surging Ahead of Coal

Wind and solar power are projected to surpass coal in China's power mix by the end of this year, ending coal's slight 2023 advantage over the renewable sources, which accounted for 36% of capacity by the close...