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India 'cannot escape' coal phasedown, top coal ministry official says

India ‘cannot escape’ coal phasedown, top coal ministry official says

An estimated 13-20 million workers in India depend on coal assets for their livelihoods, raising the need for a transition plan and financial support

India's vulnerability to coal shocks exposed amid surging energy demand and prices

India’s vulnerability to coal shocks exposed amid surging energy demand and prices

The country’s looming energy crisis raises serious questions over India’s coal expansion plan as private investors move away from the sector, analysts say

China's power crunch could fuel anti-climate backlash, analysts warn

China’s power crunch could fuel anti-climate backlash, analysts warn

Many media reports have linked the power cuts to environmental policies aimed at curbing energy intensity, when high coal prices are the real culprit

South Africa's climate advisers urge faster shift away from fossil fuels

South Africa’s climate advisers urge faster shift away from fossil fuels

The climate commission has called on the government to step up its 2030 climate goal – which some advisers say will require ending new coal and gas projects

Climate fund considers India, South Africa to pilot $2bn coal transition scheme

Climate fund considers India, South Africa to pilot $2bn coal transition scheme

Climate Investment Funds CEO Mafalda Duarte has been tasked with mobilising private capital to help wean developing countries off coal and create cleaner jobs

South Korea proposes cutting emissions 40% by 2030

South Korea proposes cutting emissions 40% by 2030

The coal-reliant nation will need to pivot quickly to renewable energy under the government’s proposed new climate target

UK calls on countries to 'consign coal to history' at Cop26

UK calls on countries to ‘consign coal to history’ at Cop26

As a global shift away from coal gathers momentum, the UK government is putting it at the heart of its the vision for this year’s UN climate talks in Glasgow

Germany raises ambition to net zero by 2045 after landmark court ruling

Germany raises ambition to net zero by 2045 after landmark court ruling

A surprise plan to strengthen Germany’s emission targets reignites debate on quitting coal and pricing carbon ahead of September’s election

Poland seeks to nationalise coal plants so firms can finance green investments

Poland seeks to nationalise coal plants so firms can finance green investments

Warsaw’s energy transition proposals will require state aid approval from the European Commission, which is expected to insist on a coal exit date

Japan set to raise ambition of 2030 climate goal

Japan set to raise ambition of 2030 climate goal

The Japanese government is proposing to cut emissions 45% from 2013 levels by 2030, while campaigners push for deeper reductions

Bangladesh scraps nine coal power plants as overseas finance dries up

Bangladesh scraps nine coal power plants as overseas finance dries up

The rising costs of coal imports and Bangladesh’s role as chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum contributed to the decision to axe power projects, analysts say

Plans for UK coal mine suspended after criticism of net zero commitment

Plans for UK coal mine suspended after criticism of net zero commitment

The UK Committee on Climate Change says the use of coking coal should be curbed by 2035, but the application says the mine will not be closed until the end of 2049

US plans to end fossil fuel finance overseas, threatens billions in support for oil and gas

US plans to end fossil fuel finance overseas, threatens billions in support for oil and gas

Joe Biden has pledged to work to end public funding of ‘carbon-intensive’ fossil fuel projects – a wording campaigners fear leaves the door open to methane gas

South Korea 2050 net zero pledge spurs renewables investment

South Korea 2050 net zero pledge spurs renewables investment

As the world’s fourth-largest importer of coal, South Korea needs to rapidly change its energy mix to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

UK net zero commitment questioned, as government allows new coal mine

UK net zero commitment questioned, as government allows new coal mine

The UK government has been accused of “rank hypocrisy” for letting a new coal mine go ahead while seeking to lead on climate as hosts of Cop26 summit

Pakistan signals coal power exit, in potential model for China's belt and road

Pakistan signals coal power exit, in potential model for China’s belt and road

Imran Khan announced his government would not approve any more coal power plants and pivot to renewables, contrary to the grid operator’s forecast of a coal boom

Malaysian bank to phase out coal finance, in a victory for campaigners

Malaysian bank to phase out coal finance, in a victory for campaigners

CIMB has been hailed as the first major bank in an emerging market to publish a coal exit strategy, after investing $2.6 billion in the sector last decade

Czech commission calls for coal phase-out by 2038

Czech commission calls for coal phase-out by 2038

Environmental groups, which urged the commission to endorse a 2033 end date, slammed the decision as ‘absurdly late’, while studies show a 2030 exit is feasible

In Java, a Japanese-financed coal plant threatens our health and livelihoods

In Java, a Japanese-financed coal plant threatens our health and livelihoods

The Indramayu coal plant will dirty our air, destroy our livelihoods and worsen the climate crisis. Japan must stop financing it immediately

Who will build the world's last coal plant?

Who will build the world’s last coal plant?

Banks, companies and governments are axing support for coal, driven by climate concerns and competition from renewables, but hundreds of plants are still in planning

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