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- 1India power plants burn coal stocks to record lows amid weak hydro●India’s power plants are exhausting coal inventories as generators rush to offset weak hydro Stockpiles at power plants
India's coal-fired power plants are drawing down stockpiles to a three-year low as generators compensate for weak hydroelectric output. To head off a potential power shortage, the government has mandated all captive coal plants above 50 megawatts to run at full capacity. The squeeze highlights how heavily India's grid relies on coal when hydropower underperforms, raising concerns about supply security heading into periods of high electricity demand.
- 2Trump Moves to Rescue the Struggling Coal Industry●The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/climate/coal-industry-power-plan
The New York Times reports that the Trump administration has moved to bail out the coal industry after requests from coal companies, taking action favorable to coal-fired power plants. The move is drawing attention for its implications for energy policy and climate goals, with critics likely to question the economic and environmental cost of propping up a declining industry.
- 3India drains coal stockpiles as weak rains and fading solar strain grid●Weak rains and fading solar have forced India to drain coal stockpiles just to keep the lights on... Night shortfalls hi
India is burning through its coal reserves to keep the power supply stable after weak monsoon rains reduced hydropower output and fading solar generation left evening gaps uncovered. Night-time shortfalls reached 7.7 gigawatts this month, worse than during the summer heat wave, while grid coal inventories have more than halved year-on-year to their lowest level in nearly three years, according to figures cited in New Delhi.
- 4Coal still supplies a third of world electricity in 2024●Where does the world's electricity come from? In 2024, coal still produced about a third of it (34%), while wind and sol
New figures for 2024 show coal remains the world's largest source of electricity, generating roughly 34% of global power. Wind and solar together now account for about 15%, a sharp rise from just 4% a decade ago. The data has been visualised on interactive maps that zoom from global charts down to country-level detail, prompting discussion about the pace of the energy transition.
- 5Coalition urges Congress to treat wildfires as national security threat▼A growing coalition wants Congress to think about wildfires as a national security challenge
A growing coalition is pressing Congress to classify wildfires as a national security challenge rather than solely a natural disaster. The push, reported by Federal News Network, would reframe how the federal government prioritises funding, preparedness and military or homeland security resources for increasingly severe fire seasons across the United States.
- 6Solar and wind hit record 80% of Australia's grid demand●"Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid" # Australia # Energy # Renewabl
Solar and wind generation supplied a record 80% of power demand on Australia's national electricity grid, according to a report by The Guardian. The milestone marks a new high for renewable penetration on the network and highlights the pace of Australia's shift away from coal and gas. Commenters online are sharing the figure as evidence that renewables can cover the bulk of demand, with debate continuing over grid stability and backup capacity.
- 7Colombia withdrawal from Equal Rights Coalition sparks LGBTI rights fears▼Fears for LGBTI rights in Colombia after withdrawal from Equal Rights Coalition
Colombia has withdrawn from the Equal Rights Coalition, an intergovernmental group of over 40 countries committed to protecting LGBTI rights worldwide. Human rights organisations warn the move could signal weakening government commitment to defending sexual and gender minorities at home, where LGBTI communities already face significant violence despite strong legal protections on paper.
- 8Next-generation geothermal systems challenge fossil fuels in the US●Next-generation geothermal energy systems are coming for your fossil fuels... https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/26/g eo
A new report on next-generation geothermal energy argues the technology is now advanced enough to compete directly with fossil fuels in the United States. The piece ties geothermal's rise to US energy policy, framing it as a renewable and sustainable option capable of displacing coal and gas in power generation.
- 9Western Colorado coal mine breached methane limits nearly fourfold, state says▼Western Colorado coal mine violates methane caps nearly 4 times over, state says
State regulators say a coal mine in western Colorado emitted methane at levels nearly four times above its permitted cap. The finding raises questions about enforcement of Colorado's climate rules and the mine's compliance record. The report has drawn attention in regional coverage of methane pollution from coal operations and the state's efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions from extractive industries.
- 10Manifest Joins Chainguard's Athena Coalition on Open-Source Risk▼Manifest Joins Chainguard's Athena Coalition to Find Open-Source Risk Inside Software Products
Manifest has joined the Athena Coalition, an initiative led by software supply chain security firm Chainguard, aimed at identifying open-source risk inside commercial software products. The announcement was carried by Business Wire and picked up by financial news outlets, though no additional details about the partnership's scope or Manifest's specific role were provided in coverage.
- 11Antioch board suffers court defeat in fight with coalition it co-founded▼Antioch board dealt blow in court fight against the coalition the university co-founded
Antioch University's board has been dealt a legal setback in its ongoing court battle against a coalition that the university itself helped establish. The dispute pits the Ohio-based institution's governing board against a group with close historical ties to Antioch. Details of the ruling and its consequences for either side have not been widely reported so far.
- 12Trump order forces Indiana utility to keep uneconomical coal plant open●Trump's order to keep coal plants open will cause NIPSCO to collect the money to keep an old plant open, despite it bein
President Trump's order to keep coal plants open is forcing Indiana utility NIPSCO to continue operating an aging, uneconomical plant, with costs passed to customers. Residents in Northern Indiana say the mandate will raise their power bills, and critics are calling it a bailout of coal at consumers' expense.