Belgian Coal Mine Repurposed as Solar Park Amidst EU's Renewable Energy Surge
The former Heusden-Zolder coal mine in Belgium has been transformed into a 25,000-panel solar park, reflecting Europe's broader shift toward renewable energy where solar power surpassed coal in the electricity mix for the first time in 2024, reaching 11 percent of the EU's energy production.
Belgian Coal Mine Repurposed as Solar Park Amidst EU's Renewable Energy Surge
The former Heusden-Zolder coal mine in Belgium has been transformed into a 25,000-panel solar park, reflecting Europe's broader shift toward renewable energy where solar power surpassed coal in the electricity mix for the first time in 2024, reaching 11 percent of the EU's energy production.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Clean Energy Transition: Economic Benefits and Job Growth
Australia is rapidly transitioning to clean energy, projected to meet half of its energy needs by year-end, creating 40,000 jobs and offering economic benefits to farmers and communities while costing Australian families $800 annually compared to $1300 for coal and $1500 for nuclear.
Australia's Clean Energy Transition: Economic Benefits and Job Growth
Australia is rapidly transitioning to clean energy, projected to meet half of its energy needs by year-end, creating 40,000 jobs and offering economic benefits to farmers and communities while costing Australian families $800 annually compared to $1300 for coal and $1500 for nuclear.
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68% Bias Score
Ukraine Offers Coal for Electricity to Solve Transnistria's Energy Crisis
To resolve Transnistria's energy crisis after Russia cut off gas, Ukraine offered coal in exchange for electricity from the Transnistrian power station, potentially supplying Moldova and Ukraine with excess power.
Ukraine Offers Coal for Electricity to Solve Transnistria's Energy Crisis
To resolve Transnistria's energy crisis after Russia cut off gas, Ukraine offered coal in exchange for electricity from the Transnistrian power station, potentially supplying Moldova and Ukraine with excess power.
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52% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's electricity demand, despite warnings about climate change and pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's electricity demand, despite warnings about climate change and pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
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44% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
Global coal demand is set to hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024, driven by increased demand in Asia, particularly in China and India, despite warnings about environmental damage. The IEA predicts this high level will continue for three years.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
Global coal demand is set to hit a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024, driven by increased demand in Asia, particularly in China and India, despite warnings about environmental damage. The IEA predicts this high level will continue for three years.
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36% Bias Score
South Africa Court Blocks Coal Power Expansion
A South African High Court overturned the government's plan to add 1,500MW of coal-fired power to the national grid due to insufficient consideration of children's rights, setting a precedent for future climate cases and emphasizing the constitutional right to a healthy environment.
South Africa Court Blocks Coal Power Expansion
A South African High Court overturned the government's plan to add 1,500MW of coal-fired power to the national grid due to insufficient consideration of children's rights, setting a precedent for future climate cases and emphasizing the constitutional right to a healthy environment.
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24% Bias Score
Georgia Power to Extend Coal Plant Lifespans Despite Emission Concerns
Georgia Power plans to keep its coal-fired power plants running until 2035 or 2038 to meet increasing electricity demand, mainly from data centers, despite environmental concerns and potential bill increases for consumers, with a final rate plan decision expected in December.
Georgia Power to Extend Coal Plant Lifespans Despite Emission Concerns
Georgia Power plans to keep its coal-fired power plants running until 2035 or 2038 to meet increasing electricity demand, mainly from data centers, despite environmental concerns and potential bill increases for consumers, with a final rate plan decision expected in December.
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48% Bias Score
CSX Q4 Revenue Misses Estimates Amid Coal Freight Decline
CSX Corporation reported Q4 2024 revenue of $3.54 billion, missing consensus estimates by $30 million, while adjusted earnings per share of $0.42 met expectations; year-over-year revenue declined by 4% due to decreased coal freight and fuel surcharges, impacting profitability and causing a 4% stock ...
CSX Q4 Revenue Misses Estimates Amid Coal Freight Decline
CSX Corporation reported Q4 2024 revenue of $3.54 billion, missing consensus estimates by $30 million, while adjusted earnings per share of $0.42 met expectations; year-over-year revenue declined by 4% due to decreased coal freight and fuel surcharges, impacting profitability and causing a 4% stock ...
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48% Bias Score
Inner Mongolia's Renewable Energy Surpasses Thermal Power
Inner Mongolia's installed new energy capacity (wind and solar) surpassed 120 million kilowatts, exceeding its thermal power capacity, reducing annual coal use by 84 million tons and carbon emissions by over 220 million tons, one year ahead of schedule.
Inner Mongolia's Renewable Energy Surpasses Thermal Power
Inner Mongolia's installed new energy capacity (wind and solar) surpassed 120 million kilowatts, exceeding its thermal power capacity, reducing annual coal use by 84 million tons and carbon emissions by over 220 million tons, one year ahead of schedule.
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36% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's increased electricity demand, despite commitments to reduce fossil fuels and warnings about catastrophic climate impacts.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's increased electricity demand, despite commitments to reduce fossil fuels and warnings about catastrophic climate impacts.
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48% Bias Score
Global Coal Demand Hits Record High in 2024
Global coal demand hit a record 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven by power sector growth in China (4.9 billion tons) and India (1.3 billion tons), while the EU and US saw slower declines; production also hit a record high exceeding 9 billion tons.
Global Coal Demand Hits Record High in 2024
Global coal demand hit a record 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven by power sector growth in China (4.9 billion tons) and India (1.3 billion tons), while the EU and US saw slower declines; production also hit a record high exceeding 9 billion tons.
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20% Bias Score