US President Donald Trump has initiated a controversial campaign aimed at revitalizing the ailing coal sector through a series of executive orders. This ambitious program, designed to overturn previous regulations, has been met with significant debate regarding its potential impact on emission
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
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.
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) are emerging as a promising technology within renewable energy, aiming to contribute to global decarbonization and the transition away from fossil fuels. EGS modifies geothermal energy by drilling into deep hot rock formations, fracturing the rock, and circulating
Indonesia has recently unveiled its National Electricity Master Plan (RUKN 2024-2060), which outlines the strategy for electricity generation over the next few decades, projecting a substantial increase in both renewable energy sources and coal-powered generation. The plan is designed to balance
In 2024, China embarked on a significant expansion of coal-power plant construction, marking the highest level of such activity in the past decade. This development, detailed in a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and Global Energy Monitor (GEM), underscores a
