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- 1Dozens Killed in Myanmar Military Bombing●Bodies ‘Like Pieces of Charcoal’: Dozens Killed in Myanmar Military Bombing
A Myanmar military airstrike killed dozens of people, with witnesses describing bodies burned 'like pieces of charcoal.' The bombing is the latest in the junta's air campaign against civilians and resistance areas since the 2021 coup, drawing renewed condemnation and calls for international action against the military regime.
- 2Germany pledges first-ever fossil fuel phase-out by 2045●Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Germany has for the first time committed to phasing out fossil fuels, setting a target date of 2045. The pledge marks a significant shift in the energy policy of Europe's largest economy, which has long relied on coal and gas alongside its renewables expansion. Commentators are weighing whether the timeline is realistic given industrial energy demands and recent infrastructure struggles.
- 3US and China agree tariff relief covering wide range of goods●The tariff relief extends to an array of products, from US coal and agricultural products to made-in-China toys, car sea
The United States has extended tariff relief to a broad set of products under its latest trade arrangement with China. The exemptions cover US coal and agricultural goods as well as Chinese-made toys, car seats and holiday decorations. The scope of the relief is drawing attention because it touches both American export sectors and everyday consumer imports ahead of the holiday shopping season.
- 4Coalition 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 of experts and advocates is pressing Congress to classify wildfires as a national security challenge rather than solely a natural disaster issue. The push reflects concerns that increasingly severe fire seasons strain military and federal resources, threaten infrastructure, and demand coordinated national defense-level planning and funding.
- 5Solar now cheaper than fossil fuels in emerging markets▼In emerging markets, solar now beats fossil fuels on upfront costs, and financing is cheaper too
Solar power has overtaken fossil fuels in emerging markets, costing less upfront and attracting cheaper financing. Analysts say the shift marks a turning point for energy investment in developing economies, where lower capital costs for solar projects are accelerating the move away from coal, oil and gas and drawing new interest from lenders and investors.
- 6Coal 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 on the global electricity mix show coal remained the largest single source in 2024, producing about 34% of the world's power. Wind and solar together reached 15%, a sharp rise from just 4% a decade earlier, prompting discussion about the pace of the energy transition.
- 7India 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.
- 8Trump 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 acted on the coal industry's requests for a rescue, reportedly involving support for coal-fired power plants. The piece frames the move as a federal intervention on behalf of a declining fossil fuel sector, drawing attention from climate and energy observers discussing the policy's environmental and political implications.
- 9Colombia 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 body dedicated to protecting LGBTI people, prompting warnings from rights groups that hard-won protections could be weakened. Advocates say the move raises fears for the future of LGBTI rights in the country and question the government's commitment to equality commitments made internationally.
- 10Antioch board loses key ruling in coalition court fight▼Antioch board dealt blow in court fight against the coalition the university co-founded
Antioch University's board has suffered an adverse court ruling in its legal dispute with a coalition that the university itself helped establish. The case centers on governance and control of the organization, and the court's decision weakens the board's position going forward. Few further details about the ruling or the coalition's identity were available, and it remains to be seen whether the board will appeal or seek a settlement.
- 11Manifest 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, focused on identifying open-source risk inside commercial software products. The announcement was carried by Business Wire and syndicated across finance outlets including Yahoo Finance. The coalition brings companies together to improve visibility into the open-source components embedded in software that organisations buy and run.
- 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 directing utilities to keep coal plants open will lead NIPSCO, Northern Indiana's utility, to keep charging customers to operate an old plant even though it is no longer economical. Critics, including Indiana residents, say the move will raise power bills across the utility's monopoly service area and force Hoosiers to pay for a plant that would otherwise close.