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Despite major shifts in the industry and serious worries in coal communities, today coal still supplies nearly 40% of our electricity. According to the Bureau of Land Management, one out of every five homes and business in the US use electricity made from Wyoming coal. But what does the future look like for fossil fuels in a world where there is increasing pressure to keep them in the ground? In this series, we examine the role of coal as an energy source in a world where constraints on carbon emissions are adopted to mitigate global warming. Indeed, the challenge for governments and industry is to find a path that mitigates carbon emissions yet continues to utilize coal to meet urgent energy needs, especially in developing economies.

Future of Coal Series

Australian trade deficit narrows in September, driven by firmer coal exports

Nov 03, 2016 05:25 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias trade balance improved during the month of September, driven by strong exports of coal and significantly beating market expectations. This surprise improvement was driven by a spike in resource exports, with...

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Australia's coal politics are undermining democratic and Indigenous rights

Oct 26, 2016 09:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Can Australia achieve fair and open decision-making when big coal players are involved? The case of Adanis proposed Carmichael coal mine suggests the answer is no, and Indigenous land owners are bearing the brunt. The...

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The gas industry needs a carbon price to compete with coal

Oct 25, 2016 17:20 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Putting a price on carbon would benefit the Australian gas industry, at least in the short term. It is therefore in the interests of gas producers to lobby for the emissions trading scheme proposed for the electricity...

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China’s coal imports likely to remain strong, policy measures to dictate prices

Oct 20, 2016 06:36 am UTC| Economy Commentary

Coal imports in China are expected to remain strong in the near term, despite efforts to limit the impact of capacity closures on utilities, while prices are likely to be dictated by the countrys policy...

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Bangladesh is building a dirty and expensive coal plant next to the world's largest mangrove forest

Sep 27, 2016 13:42 pm UTC| Insights & Views

A controversial new coal power plant being built in Bangladesh is already running out of friends. Environmentalists worry it will spell disaster for the worlds largest mangrove forest, while locals worry about pollution...

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King Coal is dethroned in the US – and that's good news for the environment

Sep 23, 2016 08:08 am UTC| Insights & Views

This is the worst year in decades for U.S. coal. During the first six months of 2016, U.S. coal production was down a staggering 28 percent compared to 2015, and down 33 percent compared to 2014. For the first time ever,...

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Pacific pariah: how Australia’s love of coal has left it out in the diplomatic cold

Sep 23, 2016 08:06 am UTC| Insights & Views

Australias Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will have some explaining to do when he attends the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Pohnpei, Micronesia, this week. Australias continued determination to dig up coal,...

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Economy

UBS Sees Stock-Picking Opportunities in Europe Ahead of Q2 Earnings

UBS has raised its outlook on European equities ahead of the second-quarter earnings season, highlighting potential upside in select company results despite muted regional forecasts. The banks European Equity Strategy...

Hungary’s Opposition Leader Unveils "New Deal" to Boost Economy Ahead of 2025 Election

Hungarys opposition leader Peter Magyar announced a bold economic plan, the Hungarian New Deal, aiming to revive the countrys inflation-struck economy ahead of the 2025 parliamentary elections. Speaking at a Tisza party...

EU, Mexico Condemn Trump’s 30% Tariff Threat as Global Trade Tensions Rise

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 30% tariff on goods imported from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1, sparking immediate backlash from global leaders and economists. EU Council President Antonio...

Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico, Sparking Global Trade Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions by threatening to impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union and Mexico starting August 1. The move, announced via letters to EU Commission President...

EU Warns of Retaliation if Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on European Goods

The European Union has issued a stern warning to the U.S., stating it is prepared to retaliate if President Donald Trump proceeds with his plan to impose 30% tariffs on European imports starting August 1. The surprise move...

Politics

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stalled as Aid Convoy Shooting Sparks Outrage

Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha have stalled amid disputes over Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. The U.S.-backed proposal, calling for a 60-day truce, faces roadblocks as both sides clash over...

Trump Defends AG Pam Bondi Amid Epstein Memo Fallout

U.S. President Donald Trump has come to the defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi, addressing backlash from conservative circles over the Justice Departments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. In a nearly 400-word Truth...

Australia Asserts Sovereignty Amid U.S. Pressure on Taiwan Conflict Role

Australia will not pre-commit troops to any potential conflict involving China and Taiwan, said Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy, responding to reports that the U.S. has pushed allies to clarify their stance in the...

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall Amid Continued Violence and Aid Crisis

Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza are faltering, with Israeli and Palestinian sources citing deep divisions over Israeli troop withdrawals. The U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire is under discussion in Doha,...

Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack on Western Ukraine

Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine early Saturday, deploying 597 drones and 26 missiles in its fourth major attack this month. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the strikes killed at least...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company announced a key development in its rare disease pipeline. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved Neurens patent...

CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

A presentation on thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, set to be delivered to the CDCs advisory committee has come under scrutiny for referencing a non-existent study. The report, Thimerosal as a Vaccine...

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

J.P. Morgan: Generative AI Must Boost IT Workloads by 55% to Offset Cost Deflation

Generative AI is reshaping IT services, but it must drive over 55% more workload to offset significant cost deflation, according to a recent J.P. Morgan report. The brokerage estimates that large language models (LLMs) can...

SpaceX Invests $2B in xAI, Boosting Elon Musk’s AI Ambitions

Elon Musks artificial intelligence startup xAI has secured a $2 billion investment from SpaceX as part of a $5 billion equity round, according to The Wall Street Journal. The funding deepens the integration between Musks...

Google Acquires AI Coding Tech from Windsurf in $2.4 Billion Deal

Google has reportedly agreed to a $2.4 billion deal to license Windsurfs artificial intelligence-assisted coding technology, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter. The move marks a...

Google Hires Windsurf AI Talent After OpenAI Acquisition Talks Falter

Google has hired key personnel from AI code-generation startup Windsurf, following failed acquisition talks between Windsurf and rival OpenAI. According to a Google spokesperson, Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder...

UN Urges Global Action to Combat Deepfakes and Misinformation Risks

The United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has called for urgent global action to fight deepfakes and misinformation, citing growing threats of election interference and financial fraud. In a report...