Open-Pit Mining: From Desert Landscape to Lakes
Germany is transitioning from lignite coal mining in the Rhineland to converting former mining sites into lakesl.
Tauron announces a big plan for Silesia. 25 billion PLN and the end of the coal era
Tauron has unveiled a major investment plan for Silesia, committing 25 billion PLN to transition from coal to cleaner energy sources over the next decade.
War in Iran may boost shift to clean energy, but also to coal
The ongoing war in Iran is disrupting oil and gas supplies and raising energy prices globally, prompting calls for a transition to renewable energy while also increasing the risk of reliance on coal.
Ministry of Climate to Increase Nuclear and Coal Power Generation in Response to High Oil Prices
The South Korean government announces plans to increase the operational rates of nuclear and coal power plants to counteract the long-term high oil prices caused by U.S.-Iran tensions, while also accelerating the transition to renewable energy.
Steam Locomotives before the Coal Exit: Releasing Steam
The Harzer Schmalspurbahnen railway is preparing for a transition away from coal-powered steam locomotives as the 2038 coal phase-out approaches.
The government provides heating cost support for 10,000 households transitioning from briquettes to gas boilers
The South Korean government will support heating costs for 10,000 households transitioning from coal briquettes to gas boilers as part of an energy efficiency initiative.
Gas instead of brown coal. Poles will pay for the new pillar of energy
Poland plans to transition its energy production from brown coal to gas by developing new gas blocks, which will significantly increase electricity costs for consumers.
Fair transformation, or what exactly?
The article discusses the challenges and importance of the energy transition in Poland, emphasizing the need for social trust and the balance of sustainable energy, security, and affordability.
Although coal mining has ended in the Czech Republic, mining is still studied in Ostrava
Coal mining in the Czech Republic has officially ceased, but studies and research related to mining continue in Ostrava.
A Cold Winter Challenges Helsinki, Which Switched from Coal to Wood and Electricity - Air Quality Improved
Helsinki faces challenges this winter as it adjusts to a coal-free heating system while noting improvements in air quality.
After the last mine, the last coal washer will also end in Karviná
Karviná is set to see the closure of its last coal washer following the end of operations at its final mine, marking a significant transition in the region's industrial landscape.
Polish electricity in 2025: the development of renewable energy, the decline of coal, and nuclear energy getting closer
Poland's energy transformation sees renewable energy reach nearly one-third of electricity production in 2025, marking a significant decline in coal dependency.
Nuclear power plant for hundreds of billions of zlotys? It is necessary to move away from coal [INTERVIEW]
A recent interview discusses Poland's significant investment in nuclear energy to facilitate a transition away from coal, involving insights from Adam Błażowski of WePlanet.
Waterfront Sydney houses that sit above Australia's deepest coal mine
A historical transformation of Sydney's inner west reveals the transition from Australia's deepest coal mine to upscale waterfront housing.
"There's still a lot of it in the ground, but the whites of the eyes are also getting misty." Why is no one mining coal anymore?
The last day of coal mining in Czechia marked the end of an era, with the final delivery of coal symbolizing the closure of a traditional industry in the region.
For now, I'm just looking around at the surface, says the miner who brought up the last cart of coal
A miner reflects on his experiences while bringing up the last cart of coal from a coal mine in Czechia.
Solar energy surpasses coal power in China
For the first time, solar energy has overtaken coal as the primary energy source in China, marking a significant shift in the country's energy landscape with renewable sources expected to account for about half of the energy capacity by year-end.
Shanxi’s green leap: renewables surpass coal in China’s energy hub
Shanxi, traditionally known for its coal production, has seen renewable energy capacity officially surpass coal-fired generation, symbolizing a significant shift in China's energy strategy.
The Saint-Avold coal power plant experiences its last winter before conversion to gas
The Saint-Avold coal power plant in France is nearing its final operational days, contributing to 1% of the country's electricity during a cold snap before its scheduled closure and conversion to gas by 2027.