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fossil fuels
Trade Australians Take UN Case Claiming Coal and Gas Exports Violate Human Rights
A group of ten Australians has filed a legal claim with the UN Human Rights Committee, arguing that Australia's continued export of coal and gas violates their human rights by contributing to extreme weather events. This is the first such claim since the International Court of Justice ruled in 2025 that countries can be sued for climate change. The claimants include a wildlife ecologist, a blind flood survivor, and an Indigenous elder.
Commodities Germany Reconsiders Coal Phase-Out as Gas Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict
Germany, Europe's largest coal power user, is reconsidering its coal phase-out due to a surge in global gas prices following the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled a potential loosening of phase-out plans to ensure affordable electricity for industry. Energy firm LEAG welcomes the shift, while environmental researchers urge a faster transition to renewables.
Commodities Trump's $700m Coal Investment Amid Rising Energy Costs
Donald Trump has announced a $700 million investment to revive the US coal industry, citing national security concerns and rising energy costs. The initiative aims to protect existing coal plants and build new infrastructure.