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Scientists found a way to extract valuable rare earth metals from 2 billion tons of coal ash sitting in American landfills. The breakthrough could turn environmental waste into the materials we need for electric vehicles and clean energy.
Bob Chesney went from mining coal and bartending to becoming UCLA's head football coach, bringing a perfect turnaround record from four previous programs. His story proves that dedication and paying attention to the little things can transform both teams and lives.
More than 2,000 coal miners in Central Queensland just secured permanent pay raises worth up to $30,000 after Australia's highest court sided with workers over mining giant BHP. The landmark decision ends years of legal battles and could help thousands more miners across the country get equal pay.
Two grandchildren of coal miners just won scholarships to pursue careers helping others. Their dreams show how one generation's hard work creates opportunity for the next.
India's largest coal company just closed its solar factory plans, but here's the twist: they're doubling down on renewable energy instead. Coal India is racing to build nearly 10 gigawatts of clean power in the next five years.
China's coal mines are releasing less methane per ton of coal than ever before, even as production rises. Smart mining shifts and better gas capture technology are turning a climate problem into progress.
The world's largest coal consumer just crossed a historic threshold. China generated less than half its electricity from coal in the first six months of 2026, a milestone that seemed impossible just years ago.
Mining companies are using subatomic particles from space to map precious minerals deep underground, making extraction safer and more efficient. The breakthrough could help meet surging demand for copper and other critical minerals needed for clean energy.
Chinese researchers discovered the 11th lunar mineral ever identified, hidden inside a tiny meteorite that fell to Earth. The new mineral glows under light and could help create better LEDs.
Australian researchers discovered that billion-year-old gold and platinum deposits share a common origin, potentially revolutionizing how we find critical minerals for green technology. The breakthrough could make mineral exploration more efficient and sustainable.
South Africa's national power company is transforming old coal power plants into gravity battery facilities using recycled coal ash. The breakthrough technology could bring long-term clean energy storage to 16 African nations.
America's electricity grid just hit a historic milestone: solar energy provided more power than coal for the first time on record. The shift happened in May 2025, when solar delivered 12.8% of the nation's electricity while coal dropped to just 12.2%.
Tanzania is partnering with South Korea to build a $16.5 million technology center that will transform the country into a regional leader in critical mineral research by 2030. The center will boost the mining sector while training small-scale miners and creating jobs across the country.
The world's two largest coal consumers just reported historic drops in coal-fired electricity, powered by a massive surge in solar and wind energy. This shift could mark the global turning point climate experts have been waiting for.
Minnesota's biggest coal power plant is transforming into a massive solar energy hub, proving clean energy isn't just the future—it's happening right now. The Sherco plant that once burned 9 million tons of coal yearly now hosts 710 megawatts of solar panels powering nearly 200,000 homes.
Duke Energy just flipped the switch on a massive 50 MW battery system built where a coal plant once stood, bringing clean energy storage to the Carolinas ahead of schedule and under budget. Even better: former coal plant workers now operate the new technology.
A Greek utility just flipped the script on fossil fuels, transforming abandoned coal mines into a massive solar powerhouse that can light up 6% of the entire country. Where coal once darkened the skies, sunshine now powers millions of homes.
New research shows Poland can maintain steady employment for the next 15 years as solar jobs replace coal mining positions. The country's clean energy transition could create up to 40,000 stable solar industry jobs while reducing dependence on coal power.
When Durham cut funding for its Pride parade, coal miners stepped up with a surprise donation that made history. Their generosity traces back to a 40-year bond between two unlikely communities.
After Japan's nuclear shutdown sparked a coal rush, climate advocate Kimiko Hirata and a small grassroots team stopped dozens of new power plants from being built. Their scrappy movement transformed a fossil-fuel-dependent nation toward renewable energy.
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