Finland has made a remarkable stride in its commitment to a green transition with the closure of its Salmisaari coal power plant in Helsinki, slashing coal usage to below 1 percent of its energy mix. This move is part of an ambitious plan initiated in 2019 when the country's parliament decided to
Finland has made a remarkable transition in its energy generation sector, moving from coal-powered energy to wind power in less than a decade. This commitment to phase out coal ahead of schedule has positioned the country as a model for other nations considering similar energy transitions. The
In recent months, the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) in India demonstrated intriguing dynamics, reflecting mixed growth trends across key industrial sectors. Among the sectors monitored are Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Petroleum Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity,
Methane emissions from coal mines have recently come under scrutiny in Australia, with a notable focus on the Hail Creek mine in Queensland. This issue has gained considerable attention due to the significant discrepancies identified between the emissions reported by mine operators and those
In an era where energy demands continue to surge, the Trump administration's initiative to resurrect coal as a primary energy source aims to address these increasing needs while stabilizing costs. President Trump has frequently emphasized the production of "beautiful, clean coal," outlining its
For decades, Meghalaya's coal reserves fueled economic growth but ravaged its environment. The state relied on rat-hole mining—a dangerous practice involving narrow tunnels, often worked by children, causing severe injuries and fatalities. Environmental destruction and human suffering were rampant.
