Tag #Coal Mining

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Monk of Lützerath" Admits to Assaulting Police During Lützerath Protest

A French climate activist, known as the "Monk of Lützerath," admitted in a German court to shoving two police officers during a January 14th, 2023, protest against the Lützerath eviction, facing charges of assault and potential imprisonment.

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Ukraine War: Women Fill Coal Mining Gap

In Ukraine, Russia's invasion prompted a worker shortage in male-dominated industries, leading to a repeal of the law prohibiting women from working underground in coal mines; now hundreds of women work in these mines, comprising roughly 5% of DTEK's workforce.

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Gender Equality
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"Contentious Hearings Mark Grassy Mountain Coal Exploration Application in Alberta"

"Northback Holdings Corp. seeks permission for coal exploration at Alberta's Grassy Mountain, sparking intense debate at public hearings. The application, exempt from a 2022 ban on new coal exploration, faces opposition from environmentalists and neighboring municipalities despite a 72 percent 'yes'...

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Adaro Andalan Indonesia's IPO Raises $271 Million Amidst High Coal Demand

Adaro Andalan Indonesia, a coal mining company backed by Indonesian billionaire Garibaldi Thohir, raised $271 million in its IPO, seeing its shares surge 20% on its trading debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Thursday, driven by high demand for thermal coal in Asia and plans to diversify into ren...

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Queensland Farmers Withdraw Appeal Against New Acland Coal Mine Expansion

Queensland farmers ended their 11-year legal battle against the New Acland coal mine expansion on Tuesday, withdrawing their final appeal despite previous court victories; the mine started operating under new approvals in September 2023.

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German Village Demolished for Lignite Mining; Residents Relocated

Mühlrose, a village in Saxony, Germany, will be demolished in early 2025 to allow for lignite mining, with its approximately 200 residents already relocated to Schleife, where a new community center and other amenities have been built. The 150 million tons of coal will supply the Boxberg power plant...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Adani's Lawsuit Against Activist Largely Dismissed by Queensland Court

A Queensland court struck down key parts of Adani's lawsuit against activist Ben Pennings for lack of evidence, describing some of the claims as "embarrassing," but the case will continue, with Adani having until February to re-plead.

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NSW Coal Expansion Threatens Net-Zero Goals

NSW's Net Zero Commission warns that any expansion of coal mining will force other sectors to make deeper emission cuts to meet the state's 2050 net-zero target; the report highlights the urgent need to accelerate renewable energy development and warns against delays in closing coal-fired power plan...

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