coal

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Farallon also invested in fossil fuel projects, including an Australian coal mine that denuded thousands of acres of koala habitat and generated an enormous amount of carbon emissions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, other countries are backsliding and reaching for coal.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

MSW said suggesting the "purpose-built, engineered structures" posed the same risks as historical coal tips was "incorrect and misleading".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The startup plans to first target rail yards, short lines and captive lines, like the kind used by some miners and agricultural companies to move bulk commodities such as coal, grain and iron ore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The smell of coal oil hung in the room.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck