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G7 countries agree to accelerate coal phase-out
Climate ministers from G7 countries have committed to "further accelerate the transition away from unabated coal capacity" and agreed to end the financing of coal-fired plants overseas, according to a statement issued today.
read more... 24/05/2021
UK wants global agreement to stop financing coal projects
Britain wants to broker a global agreement to stop the cross-border financing of coal projects when it hosts a major climate conference in November, a senior government minister said on Friday.
read more... 14/05/2021
Poland's plan to extend coal mine's life could cost it EU climate funds
Poland's plan to extend the life of a coal mine in Turow until 2044 could mean the region will not get access to the European Union's flagship green transition fund, the European Commission said on Monday.
read more... 04/05/2021
China to cut coal use share below 56% in 2021
China aims to cut its coal use to below 56% of energy consumption in 2021, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said in a statement on Thursday, but said the fuel would still play a vital role in ensuring the nation’s energy security.
read more... 23/04/2021
China coal plant booms in 2020 despite retreat globally
A steep increase in coal plant development in China offset a retreat from coal in the rest of the world in 2020, resulting in the first increase in global coal capacity development since 2015, a new report led by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) said on Tuesday.
read more... 07/04/2021