Fishermen, grandmas, priests, politicians and activists reject plans to make Goa a coal hub

A green hearing was extended by an unprecedented five days to hear hundreds of Goans voicing their objection to plans to import more coal through the state.

Nihar Gokhale

· May 10, 2017

Drought, rising costs and the quest for clean technology is rapidly driving India away from coal

The world’s third-largest coal has shifted away from black fuel in the last two years, joining countries like the US and China.

Keith Schneider

· Apr 19, 2017

There's pressure on environmental agencies to allow more coal to pass through Goa

Officials claim the port authorities have frequently invoked the Prime Minister's Office to get environmental clearances.

Nihar Gokhale

· Apr 04, 2017

The sea breeze will bring more coal dust into Goa – if the government has its way

The residents of Goa are resisting new port and highway projects that are likely to raise the volume of coal arriving and passing through the state.

Nihar Gokhale

· Apr 03, 2017

In China and Pakistan’s coal romance, where’s the love for the climate?

Massive coal plants planned in Pakistan will harm an environment already suffering the effects of climate change.

Fahad Saeed, The Conversation

· Apr 02, 2017

How China is cutting coal at home but stoking the fuel's global growth

State-owned companies and banks are driving coal expansion overseas, from Asia to Africa and as far as Latin America.

Beth Walker

· Sep 25, 2016

Fact check: BJP’s claim of record coal production is correct

Coal India’s production rose by 74 million tonne over the past two years, according to official data.

Devanik Saha, Factchecker.in

· Aug 04, 2016

To hitch or not to hitch: Jharkhand’s coal-pushers and the debate over motorbikes

Anumeha Yadav

· Sep 10, 2015

The koilawallas of Jharkhand push loads five times heavier than their bodies

Anumeha Yadav

· Sep 08, 2015