Poland’s first liquefied natural gas terminal, in the Baltic port of Swinoujscie,, under construction in 2014.
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Can Poland reduce its dependence on cheap and dirty domestic coal power?
The Finkel review aims to introduce certainty into Australia’s energy market.
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The Finkel review is designed to create a coherent and realistic plan for a low-emissions future. Here are the details you need to know.
A proposed coal plant in Kenya would rely on imports for up to 10 years.
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Kenya has abundant energy options like solar, and geothermal that are cheaper than coal. A proposed new coal plant could become a ‘stranded asset’.
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The era of a new coal power plant in China every week is over.
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As politicians debate the causes of South Australia's power failures, separating fact from rhetoric has become difficult.
Malcolm Turnbull has continued his attack on the energy situation in South Australia, with its high reliance on renewables.
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A series of questions by Essential on energy policy has found the Turnbull government is so far failing to persuade people of either its performance or its arguments on energy security.
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At the beginning of the parliamentary year, the government is beleaguered on several fronts. But Arthur Sinodinos is determined to be optimistic.
Even the cleanest coal plants add millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere each year.
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Nobody in business wants to touch new “clean” coal plants, which means taxpayers would be left to foot the billion-dollar bills.
New coal power technology can’t meet Australia’s climate targets alone.
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As Australia’s energy debate heats up, some politicians are calling for cleaner and more efficient coal power stations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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The country’s electricity is now the cleanest it has been in 60 years.
Electricity price increases affect nearly everyone and are a sensitive political issue.
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Electricity bills are set to rise further for households. But it’s just because power stations are closing.
China’s latest energy plan would see coal power increase by 200 gigawatts.
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China has pledged to peak carbon emissions before 2030, but is planning a 20% increase in coal power by 2020.
Coal power stations are major sources of mercury pollution in Australia.
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Australia is lagging behind 35 other nations in ratifying the Minamata Convention on Mercury Pollution.
Australia’s LNG exports have driven domestic gas prices higher.
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With gas prices high, coal-fired power has been increasing, which is bad news for carbon emissions.
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Nearly 5m tonnes of coal will soon be shipped through the Sundarbans each year.
Australia will likely have to close more coal power stations to meet climate targets.
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Australia’s energy watchdog has warned that closing coal power stations could leave us vulnerable to supply problems. But not if we help take the pressure off the grid.
The closure of Port Augusta’s Northern Power Plant marks the end of coal-fired generation in South Australia.
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Closure of the state’s last coal power station will leave a potential gap in the electricity supply.
South Africa has made promises to decarbonise but is hugely reliable on coal - so this is difficult.
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The process of decarbonisation is a complex one for South Africa, as most its power supply comes from coal.