Articles Tagged with: Coal

For most of the modern era, coal sat quietly at the centre of the electricity system. It didn’t need much defending because it didn’t have any serious competition. Power stations ran, lights stayed on, and the system barely changed.

As the Latrobe Valley gradually steps away from its coal-powered past, the question on everyone’s mind is: what comes next for local jobs? One surprising answer could lie in a model that’s been around for over a century—worker cooperatives.

The transition to renewable energy in Australia is met with significant resistance from both the public and political spheres. This resistance is fueled by a variety of factors, including fear, misinformation, and a reluctance to embrace change.

Germany's decision to phase out nuclear power before coal, despite its seemingly counterproductive impact on climate goals, is rooted in a deep-seated historical and cultural aversion to nuclear energy. This decision, puzzling to many outsiders, reflects a complex intertwining of post-war socio-political sentiments and a strong push towards renewable energy sources.