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Trump receives shiny trophy as he’s named ‘Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal’ by mining executives at White House | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-clean-coal-white-house-meeting-b2918708.html

♨️ The UK Is Transforming Coal Mines Into Geothermal Hubs
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-UK-Is-Transforming-Coal-Mines-Into-Geothermal-Hubs.html

The UK Is Transforming Coal Mines Into Geothermal Hubs
The U.K. is repurposing abandoned coal mines into geothermal heating systems, with early projects showing the technology could supply clean, low-cost heat to up to 25% of the country's homes.

"Wind and solar are booming in China. So why is it building so many new coal plants?"
#China #WindTurbines #SolarPower

'Staggering' rise in coal plants in China despite clean energy gains
More than 50 large coal units were commissioned in 2025, up from fewer than 20 a year over the previous decade.

The often mentioned "But China and India are still building new coal power plants" - true - doesn't mean that the amount of electricity they generate from coal goes up. Actually, it went down last year, and the amount of coal used probably went down faster thanks to the increased efficiency of the fleet.

Analysis: Coal power drops in China and India for first time in 52 years after clean-energy records - Carbon Brief
Coal power generation fell in both China and India in 2025, after each nation added record amounts of clean energy

"Clean energy is still winning. These 10 charts prove it."
#Energy #Renewables
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Clean energy is still winning. These 10 charts prove it.
Solar and wind are beating new power demand, steelmaking is slowly getting off coal, and more clean energy victories are clear in these charts.

Colorado just released a roadmap for coal communities facing an uncertain future.
The state's new report shows how carbon capture, geothermal, hydrogen, and battery storage could replace lost coal jobs and tax revenue in rural areas. Wind and solar are already cost-effective, while emerging tech could create new economic opportunities.

Colorado outlines how clean energy could benefit coal communities
Emerging technologies like carbon capture and hydrogen combustion could help replace the economic activity lost after coal plants close, according to a

"The 10 biggest clean energy stories of 2025"
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https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/biggest-clean-energy-stories-2025

The 10 biggest clean energy stories of 2025
A so-called energy emergency led to coal plants running past their prime, batteries and EVs had a standout year, and more of this year’s top stories.

The plans for running solar powered AI data centres in orbit are a fantasy. America’s AI future will be powered by Beautiful Clean Coal.

Western Australia just broke ground on its biggest electricity grid upgrade in over a decade. The Clean Energy Link will double transmission capacity in Perth's north, clearing the way for massive wind and solar expansion while enabling the state's coal exit by 2030.
Over 400 jobs created, completion set for 2027.

Construction kicks off on major upgrade of transmission links to host renewables and clear path for coal exit
Construction has begun on four key electricity transmission sites for the largest investment in state's electricity grid in more than a decade.

"Analysis: Coal power drops in China and India for first time in 52 years after clean-energy records"
#China #India #Energy

Analysis: Coal power drops in China and India for first time in 52 years after clean-energy records - Carbon Brief
Coal power generation fell in both China and India in 2025, after each nation added record amounts of clean energy

Many people suggest that coal-fired power is on the rise in China. In real life, it's not anymore. Massive expansion of wind and solar capacities does eat into coal's share, whether or not new power plants come online.
https://energyandcleanair.org/china-en

China energy and emissions trends: December 2025 snapshot – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air

Australia's coal heartland is getting a clean energy makeover.
Flow Power just secured financing for a massive 100MW battery in Victoria's Latrobe Valley—right where the old Hazelwood coal plant once stood. The project pairs large-scale solar and wind with storage to deliver reliable renewable power by 2028.
It's a powerful symbol of the energy transition taking root in coal country.

Flow Power reaches financial close on its first stand-alone big battery, in Victorian coal country
Australia renewables gentailer reaches financial close on its first "battery only" project – and its largest project of any sort, to date – in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.

"Clean energy surge leads to historic coal decline in China and India"
#China #India #Energy #Renewables

Clean energy surge leads to historic coal decline in China and India | The Optimist Daily
For the first time since the 1970s, coal power fell in China and India thanks to a massive clean energy expansion. Here’s why that matters globally.

Western Australia just hit a major milestone: solar and wind powered 100% of demand on its isolated grid.
Battery storage made it possible, keeping the system stable while renewables did all the work. With coal plants set to retire by decade's end, the state is proving large-scale grids can run entirely on clean energy.

Solar and wind reach 100 pct of demand in biggest isolated grid, as batteries allow it to keep its thermals on
Wind and solar meet all of "net demand" in W.A., host of world's biggest isolated grid, as growing fleet of big batteries give market operator room to keep its thermals on.

"Chart: In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #WindTurbines #SolarPower

Chart: In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time
The watershed moment comes as the region looks to prioritize clean, domestic energy sources over dirty coal or imported natural gas.

"Wisconsin coal terminal to close after 50 years as clean energy saps demand"
#US #USA #America #Energy

Wisconsin coal terminal to close after 50 years as clean energy saps demand
Midwest Energy Resources Company, a subsidiary of DTE Electric Company, will not renew its 50-year lease with Koch Industries as of June 30 next year.

"Chart: How the US electricity mix changed last year"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Chart: How the US electricity mix changed last year
Solar and coal were up, and gas, surprisingly, was down. Here are the numbers behind a wild year for the U.S. power sector.