Australia’s version of Chapter 11 – could Australia be on the verge of losing another coal plant?
Category: Coal
Renewable Energy Fail, as British Coal Generators Fired Up AGAIN to Cover Shortfalls
Britain has once again been forced to face the inadequacies of their energy system of the future.
What Has Been the Role of Petroleum in Human Progress? (Part IV)
The role that fossil fuels have played in the progress of humanity in four revolutions is undeniable:
Have Fossil Fuels Progressed Humanity? (Part III)
The most important indicator of global prosperity is declining poverty.
India’s Uncompromising Commitment to Coal
In Asia, the need for sustained economic growth outweighs fanciful visions of a “carbon-free” utopia, making coal the obvious choice for at least several decades.
Should Nations Stop Using Fossil Fuels? (Part II)
I get the impression that the drag on prosperity is unknown to these promoters, supporters, and activists
UK Coal Plants Fired Up AGAIN as Renewable Energy Output Fails
Coal plants scheduled for demolition in March 2023 have been fired up to rescue Britain’s electricity grid. My question – what is the plan for next winter?
Nigel Farage and Bob Ward CLASH over NetZero and coal usage
Bob Ward from the Grantham Research Institute and Nigel Farage discuss NetZero and debate what’s behind the rise of coal usage.
They Touched Greta! Climate Activists Vow Huge Street Protests
In the wake of Greta being forcibly removed from a coal mine expansion protest in Germany, young activists have vowed to protest in the streets “in huge numbers”.
Climate Champion China Resumes Aussie Imports, Burning Record Amounts of Coal
Nothing says green hero like burning coal at a faster rate than any country has ever burned coal in the history of mankind – and still pedal to the metal…
German Green Energy Fail: Demolishing a Village to Expand a Coal Mine
Massive protests have erupted in the village of Luetzerath, as German authorities advance plans to demolish the village to make way for more coal mining.
South African Energy Contractors Accused of Stealing Coal and Shipping it to Europe
How low will they go? Europe has been accused receiving stolen shipments of high quality coal from Africa, while they push Africa to embrace the useless renewables which have failed…
Claim: Aussie Renewables Could Have Prevented Higher Bills and Blackouts
According to Professor Liam Wagner, if the Aussie government had encouraged more renewables 15 years ago, we wouldn’t be in this situation.
NSW Government Seizes Control of Coal Markets
More expropriation of Aussie fossil fuel assets. Hands up who wants to invest in the Aussie energy market?
What Paris Agreement? Coal Consumption Hit a Record 8 billion tons in 2022
According to the IEA coal use will drop as soon as European renewables start displacing coal.
Aussie Net Zero Insanity: Shell Suspends East Coast Gas Supply Agreement
Gas companies appear to be hinting they might halt exploration and drilling in Australia, unless the government backs off from imposing price controls.
Cumbria Coal Mine Gets Go-Ahead
The fate of the West Cumbria Mining project had been hanging in the balance for two years after the local county council initially approved the mine in 2020.
Submission To The Senate Inquiry Into Australia’s Transition To A Green Energy Superpower
Our only choice is in how much pain we want to endure before we decide to take the correct path.”
King Coal: Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated (apologies to Mark Twain)
Due to coal’s relatively high carbon-dioxide emissions upon combustion, the fuel has been cast as arch-villain by the climate alarmists.
China To Double Coal-Fired Power Plant Capacity…Aims to Avoid European, US Blunders
By the end of 2023, China plans to build new coal-fired power plants with a capacity of at least 165 gigawatts – which is equivalent to more than double of…
Renewable Energy Revolution? Energy Australia Warns of Blackouts and Price Spikes
A string of early fossil fuel generator retirements is endangering the stability of the Aussie grid. But an even worse problem could be looming over the Aussie economy.
New York State Cracks Down on Bitcoin Miners Buying Old Coal Plants
As ordinary people suffer electricity blackouts and price hikes, Bitcoin miners have been restarting unwanted old coal plants, to produce the vast quantities of cheap, reliable energy needed to mint…
Australia Demands the World Bank Pay for the Renewable Transition
Australia made $100 billion from coal exports this year – but the Aussie government still wants everyone else to pay for the green energy transition.
Democrat Energy Policy Civil War: Manchin Blasts Biden’s Coal Shutdown Comments
President Biden’s insensitive comments about the imminent shutdown of coal have triggered a fiery response from coal state Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV).
