Focus on Fuel
South Africa’s new energy plan needs a mix of nuclear, gas, renewables and coal – expert
Steven Mathetsa, University of the Witwatersrand South Africa’s economy has been hard hit by 15 years of loadshedding (rolling blackouts). The country’s coal-fired...
Canada’s coal exports up again, as government’s promised ban elusive
OTTAWA — Canadian exports of thermal coal increased another seven per cent in 2023, reaching the highest level in almost a decade. The...
Impact of Baltimore port closure on US coal and cobalt supply chain
The bridge collapse that closed the Port of Baltimore has raised concerns about the disaster’s potential impact on the global supply chain. Authorities...
Fragile South Sudan risks turmoil over oil disruption: experts
Oil-dependent South Sudan is at risk of economic and political turmoil over the shutdown of a key pipeline in its war-torn neighbour, Sudan,...
Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists
BOSTON (AP) — The last coal-fired power plant in New England, which had been the focus of a lawsuit and protests, is set...
Shale gas development better climate plan than carbon pricing: New Brunswick premier
OTTAWA — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says his province’s alternative to the federal carbon price will be to ship liquid natural gas...
UK emissions fall to new low as high energy cost see households budget
The drop in UK emissions is due to "reduced gas use in electricity generation", as utility prices for British households reached record highs.
German mail service stops using domestic flights to transport letters
Deutsche Post will now transport domestic mail by road, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by over 80%
UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 5.4% in 2023, says government data
The UK's falling emissions rate was primarily due to lower gas usage in the electricity sector
Chinese official says green tech is key as nation seeks to spur economy
Leaders at the Boao Forum for Asia have confirmed China's commitment to reforming its manufacturing-based economy by exploiting green technologies, in a bid...
