Time to stock up on dung? Ukrainian MP tells citizens to collect & store MANURE for energy as country awaits possible fuel crisis

Ukrainian citizens can’t rely on the government in Kiev for energy and should take matters into their own hands by collecting manure and drying it out before the bitterly cold winter comes, a long-serving opposition MP has warned. … Read More >Time to stock up on dung? Ukrainian MP tells citizens to collect & store MANURE for energy as country awaits possible fuel crisis

Russia is ready to boost coal & gas supplies to China, but says problems with transportation remain

Beijing has been in talks with Moscow on increasing fossil fuel deliveries to China. However, despite Russia’s readiness to cooperate, transportation problems may hinder the efforts, the Russian ambassador to China says. … Read More >Russia is ready to boost coal & gas supplies to China, but says problems with transportation remain

China requests emergency power from Russia as coal shortages leave cities without electricity & factories grind to a standstill

Beijing has reportedly asked one of Russia’s largest power companies to step up its exports of electricity to China after days of brownouts blamed on scarce supplies of coal caused chaos across the world’s most populous country. … Read More >China requests emergency power from Russia as coal shortages leave cities without electricity & factories grind to a standstill

‘Pretty embarrassing’: Australia environment minister draws flak after stating she will challenge coal mine expansion court ruling

Australia’s environment minister has come under fire for announcing her intent to appeal a court ruling that found she had a duty to protect children from harmful climate change effects related to a proposed coal mine expansion. … Read More >‘Pretty embarrassing’: Australia environment minister draws flak after stating she will challenge coal mine expansion court ruling