Mining has not been particularly lucrative for New Zealand. It makes little economic sense to focus on digging for minerals, despite claims the new mines will aid in the country’s green transition.
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Australia supported a phase-out of fossil fuels at the recent UN climate summit but is still expanding coal and gas production. It’s a contradiction that threatens the planet. There is a better way.
South Africa’s plan to transition to green energy may eventually benefit big private companies more than ordinary citizens.
Australia’s clean energy transition cannot succeed unless the government opens debate and decision-making to many more voices.
In this podcast, former Labor climate change minister Greg Combet joins The Conversation to discuss net-zero, and Australia's future as a "renewable energy superpower".
For towns built on mining, mine closures have huge impacts. Because mines inevitably close, communities should be involved from the start in planning for that time.
Land is a scarce resource. Restoration enables sustainable and dynamic use of former mining land and creates opportunities for ex-mining towns.
Four hundred and forty men and boys were killed in the Senghenydd colliery disaster, with the youngest victims aged just 14 years old.
Clashes at a huge coal mine were the latest episode in a long struggle.
Australia is approving coal mine expansions because of their “very small” impact on global heating. It doesn’t stack up.
Australia continues to support unlimited growth in fossil fuel production and export, flying in the face of the latest IPCC report. Mapped: 67 new coal, and 49 gas/oil projects.
The people of the Hunter have a clear picture of the future they want. But to unlock the region’s future opportunities, we must first clean up the costly legacy of its coal-mining past.
The rain comes as coal demand surges and pressure mounts for the industry to wind back production to help tackle climate change.
Inspired by real events, the films tackle issues of race, gender and class in ways that will resonate with many of today’s viewers.
A just transition for coal mining communities has been talked about for decades. BHP’s decision this week shows it’s time to get serious.
The Nationals have long promoted coal for regional development and politics. But new leader David Littleproud could seize the moment and refocus the regional party.
Winning the election might be the easy part for Labor compared to weaning Australia off fossil fuel exports. But it must be done.
Coal-mining communities are disappearing in the UK so it’s more important than ever to authentically document their way of life.
Quirks of our geology made Australia unusually abundant in coal. But as the world goes green, we can switch to vital clean mineral resources so coalminers aren’t left behind.
Three ‘just transition’ priorities identified by the coal-mining communities of the Hunter Valley in NSW hold lessons for the rest of Australia, and the world.
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Professor, Deakin Law School, Deakin University
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Research fellow, Centre for Policy Futures, The University of Queensland
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Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Head of Energy, Institute for Climate Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University
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retired, The University of Western Australia
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