The transformation of the soon-to-be-closed Yancoal mine in the Hunter region of New South Wales (NSW) into a major renewable energy project exemplifies the innovative repurposing of former mining sites. Known as the Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar project, this initiative aims to leverage the
The assertion frequently made in discussions about energy reliability is that coal does not experience the operational downtimes commonly associated with solar and wind power. This claim, however, oversimplifies the complex reality of energy production. Coal plants, like any other large-scale
The global race to combat climate change has spotlighted the energy sector, particularly coal power plants, as significant culprits in carbon emissions. Despite international calls for urgent action, a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) paints a sobering
In a groundbreaking consensus at the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference, nations across the globe pledged to accelerate the departure from fossil fuels, with ambitious pollution-reduction objectives aimed at curbing global warming to under 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This
Despite urgent calls for climate action, 2023 saw the largest increase in coal power capacity since 2016, with a significant addition of 48.4 gigawatts (GW). This contradicts international efforts to curb fossil fuel usage in line with the Paris Agreement's climate objectives. China's
Colstrip, Montana, a symbol of America's evolving energy landscape, grapples with significant changes. This small town, historically sustained by coal mining and power plants, has long provided electricity for cities across the West Coast. As the winds of change blow, Colstrip finds itself at
