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2025’s Leading African Nations Rich in Coal Reserves

Coal has, for decades, served as the backbone of industrial progress in Africa, particularly in the southern regions where some of the globe’s richest coal deposits are nestled. It's a story of energy fueled by black rock, the kind of energy that has shaped economies and transformed lives. People often overlook the complexities of this story, focusing instead on the pressing need for renewable alternatives. But let’s pause and reflect: can we navigate the transition without acknowledging the role coal has played and…

Tragic Coal Mine Blast in Spain Claims Five Lives and Leaves Four Others Wounded

Tragedy Strikes Asturias Coal Mine: Five Lives Lost in Explosion A devastating explosion at a coal mine in northern Spain’s Asturias region has resulted in the loss of five lives and left four others seriously injured. This incident marks the deadliest mining accident in Spain in decades. The explosion took place at the Cerredo mine in Degana, located approximately 450 kilometers northwest of Madrid. Fortunately, two other workers escaped unharmed, according to local emergency services. This tragic event is particularly…

China is stepping up its fight against climate change with coal

China launched its long-awaited emissions trading system on Friday, a key tool in its quest to drive down climate change that causes greenhouse gases and become carbon neutral by 2060. The system was launched with China, the world's largest carbon dioxide emitter, trying to take a global leadership role in the climate crisis…

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