Coal Country
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Coal scarred lives of millions. Will a green future mean returning mining land to original owners?
If India truly wants to ensure a just transition, it will have to start by addressing what it did wrong in the past – not merely go from grey to green.
Ramesh Sharma
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With Indian banks wary of funding coal plants, energy output targets could be affected
Amid the country’s massive green energy push, there are questions over investing in coal, which is already out of tune with international financiers.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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In photos: In the push towards cleaner energy, what about those who will be left behind?
The coal sector in India is an entire ecosystem with an estimated 13 to 20 million directly or indirectly dependent on it.
Saiyam Khosla
Trending
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Why Congress lost Chhattisgarh
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Stolen fingerprints, empty bank accounts: How customers are paying for gaps in Aadhaar
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Election results: What does BJP’s hegemony in the Hindi belt mean for Indian politics?
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Why KCR lost Telangana – and what it means for state parties
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Making savoury curries with sweet fruits has always been an Indian specialty
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Data analysis: Despite green energy shift, government subsidies for coal remain high
Coal subsidies increased by 2% from 2014 to 2017, according to a study.
Bhasker Tripathi, IndiaSpend.com
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Goa allows dirty coal handling facility to restart so it can study how bad the pollution actually is
Months after it banned JSW group’s operations for flouting air quality laws, state pollution board has given it a fresh permit.
Nihar Gokhale
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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
Video
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Watch: Schoolboy struggles to leave house as pet cat keeps climbing on his back
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Caught on camera: Actor Mumtaz dances to a classic Asha Bhosle song with the singer by her side
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‘My body is in Paris, but my heart is in Gaza’: Arab rapper dedicates award to Palestinian children
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Watch: Reluctant pet dogs refuse to go past the cat settled on the stairs
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Management spoof: Manager gets a shock on learning what EOD really means
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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
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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
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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
The Reel
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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Watch: ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 teaser trailer is out
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‘The Boys’ season 4 trailer: Homelander grows in influence as Butcher tries to rally his team
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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
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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
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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.
Bhasker Tripathi, FactChecker.in
The Field
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India tour of South Africa: Markram to lead hosts in white-ball; Temba Bavuma to captain in Tests
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Commonwealth Games: After Victoria, Gold Coast scraps bid to host 2026 edition
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Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas thump Dabang Delhi KC; Gujarat Giants edge past Bengaluru Bulls
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Borges on target as FC Goa pip Kerala Blasters to top league table
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Australia tour of India: Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer shine as hosts wrap up T20I series with win