World stocks of the crop, excluding China, have declined for four straight years and inventories are at their lowest level in 15 years. That will not be the case this year, according…
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The Challenge for a Coal-Free Poland: Limited Alternatives
Poland continues to rely on coal for energy, particularly for heating homes. Silesia, the coal region of Poland, is currently experiencing a ‘green evolution’. The region, as well as the whole country,…
Mongolia’s Mining Boom Is Helping It Go Green
High commodity prices and rising coal exports are propelling economic growth in Mongolia, allowing the country to develop its robust mineral resources, expand its services sector, and invest in green agriculture and…
Chevron Moves to Expand Giant Israeli Gas Field
Chevron has announced the start of the second phase of development at the Tamar gas field offshore Israel. Despite the ongoing war with Hamas, the U.S. supermajor is working to increase production…
Bitcoin whales not selling despite $70K — BTC holdings growth ‘is going parabolic’
Bitcoin addresses holding at least 1,000 BTC are climbing again despite the BTC price reaching over $70,000 for the first time. Bitcoin whales are not in a rush to sell into the…
Biden Grants Gas Policy Shift to Boost Ethanol in Corn Belt
The Biden administration granted a fuel policy change designed to boost sales of corn-based ethanol — but delayed the shift until next year amid concerns a too-rapid transition could spur gasoline price…
Russian Agri Commodities Not Subject To Sanctions, US Says, As Food Insecurity Fears Grow
The US government has emphasised that sanctions against Russia do not apply to trade in agricultural commodities or fertiliser, as concerns mount that the conflict in Ukraine is causing a “global crisis…
The World’s Coal-Fired Power Generation Hit a Record High in 2023
Global coal-fired power generation reached a record-high level in 2023, per data from environmental think tank Ember reported by Reuters columnist Gavin Maguire. As countries, especially in Asia, looked to meet growing…
Energy Transition Requires $3.1 Trillion in Grid Investment by 2030
Renewable energy developments continue at break-neck speed, with $644 billion to be spent on new capacity in 2024, but outdated and inadequate power grids could prove to be a significant stumbling block…
Cheaper Coal Could Make Turkey Europe’s Largest Coal-Burning Nation
Cheaper coal compared to natural gas is set to make Turkey the biggest coal-burning nation in Europe this year, surpassing Germany, according to data by environmental think tank Ember cited by Reuters’…