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McDowell County residents sue coal company over contaminated water claims
West Virginia Press Association
McDowell County residents have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that pollution associated with a coal operation made their household water unusable. The complaint also raises questions about state and federal enforcement of surface-mining and environmental requirements.

Commentary argues coal remains essential to U.S. grid reliability
RealClearEnergy
A new commentary argues that dispatchable coal generation remains important as electricity demand rises and grid operators confront tighter reserve margins. The piece emphasizes fuel security and the ability of coal plants to provide power during prolonged demand events.

Solar generation surpasses coal in a U.S. monthly milestone
Forbes
Solar produced more U.S. electricity than coal during May 2026, according to a new analysis of the changing generation mix. The milestone highlights rapid renewable growth while raising questions about transmission, storage and dependable capacity.

New analysis estimates health and economic effects from coal-plant emissions
Clean Air Task Force
The Clean Air Task Force has updated its modeling of sulfur-dioxide and nitrogen-oxide emissions from nearly 200 coal-fired plants. The advocacy organization estimates that associated air pollution contributes to more than 6,600 premature deaths and roughly $100 billion in annual damages.

Coal-sector demand reshapes Australia’s carbon-credit market
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
New analysis says Australian coal producers are becoming major buyers of land-based carbon credits under the country’s Safeguard Mechanism. The report questions whether reliance on offsets can deliver durable reductions in mining-sector emissions.

Three miners killed by toxic gas at Pakistan coal mine
The Express Tribune
Three workers died after toxic gas accumulated inside a coal mine in Duki, Balochistan. Local officials and labor representatives are calling for an investigation, stronger protective measures and improved mine-safety enforcement.

Sasol moves to limit jet-fuel supply disruption at Johannesburg airport
Business Day
Sasol Oil is taking steps to reduce aviation-fuel supply pressure at OR Tambo International Airport. The response underscores the continuing importance of South Africa’s integrated fuel system, including production associated with Sasol’s coal-to-liquids operations.